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14.020 - Integrating Science and Literacy Instruction: The Effects of Knowledge-Building Supports on Student Learning

Thu, April 16, 12:00 to 1:30pm, Sheraton, Floor: Second Level, Erie

Session Type: Symposium

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It is widely acknowledged that robust science learning occurs most effectively in meaningful contexts with many opportunities for active engagement and rich conversations. Nevertheless, researchers have documented profound differences in these opportunities for students from different socioeconomic groups. Particularly disheartening, the lack of these instructional opportunities place children at risk as they move through the grades.

Recent research and policies reinforce the importance of engaging children in knowledge-building supports that develop skills and strategies in the content areas. Integrating literacy and science instruction, therefore, has the potential to advance both vocabulary and critical background knowledge essential for reading comprehension. Given children’s natural interest in learning about their world, science can provide an authentic context for developing these skills and strategies.

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