Classnotes Podcast (March 30, 2012) Learning the academic language of science can be tough for most students, but it is an even bigger challenge for students who are also learning English. Fortunately, teachers can structure their instruction in ways that support both the learning of science and the language of English in dynamic ways. Veronica Betancourt, M.A., an IDRA education associate, describes the first of seven research-based strategies IDRA has developed for delivering instruction differently for secondary students. The first strategy is: Building upon English learner language proficiency for effective science instruction. Veronica provides several examples for the classroom teacher that she has used in teacher training and mentoring. She is interviewed by Aurelio M. Montemayor, M.Ed.Show length: Send comments to [email protected]Sign up for Classnotes e-mail alerts.ResourcesScience Instructional Strategies for English Learners ~ A Guide for Elementary and Secondary Gradesby Abelardo Villarreal, Ph.D., Veronica Betancourt, M.A., and Kristin Grayson, M.Ed., IDRAhttp://www.idra.org/publications/science-instructional-strategies-english-learners-guide-elementary-secondary-grades-2/Differentiating Science Instruction using Language Proficiency StandardsBy Veronica Betancourt M.A., and Kristin Grayson, M.Ed., IDRA Newsletterhttp://www.idra.org/resource-center/differentiating-science-instruction/Aligning for Success: Using Contextual Analysis in Science Professional DevelopmentBy Kristin Grayson, M.Ed., IDRA Newsletterhttp://www.idra.org/resource-center/aligning-school-based-factors-for-student-success/Breaking the Bonds of Boredom in Science and MathBy Veronica Betancourt, M.A., IDRA Newsletterhttp://www.idra.org/resource-center/breaking-the-bonds-of-boredom/Releasing the Mathematician and Scientist within StudentsBy Kathy Brown and Veronica Betancourt, M.A., IDRA Newsletterhttp://www.idra.org/resource-center/releasing-the-mathematician/You Can’t Win if You Don’t Get to Play – Effectively Engaging All English Language LearnersBy Adela Solís, Ph.D., and Kristin Grayson, M.Ed.,  IDRA Newsletterhttp://www.idra.org/resource-center/you-can-not-win/Science Smart!IDRA’s professional development that provides teachers with scientifically-based strategies to teach initiative scientific concepts, critical-thinking skills, problem-solving abilities and processes.http://www.idra.org/Services/Science_Smart!_Secondary_Training/Your feedbackWe welcome your comments and questions to the podcast. Send an e-mail to [email protected].Listen to every episode!To ensure you don’t miss a single episode of IDRA Classnotes, subscribe to the podcast in iTunes, (download iTunes free if you don’t have it) or sign up to receive an e-mail alert as soon as a new show is published.The post Science for English Learners #1 – Podcast Episode 104 appeared first on IDRA.