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Secondary Science Teaching for English Learners
Edward G. Lyon Β· 2016
The SSTELLA framework fills a real gap in professional development literature for science teachers working in linguistically diverse classrooms, and the combination of classroom examples with accessible research summaries makes it genuinely usable by practicing teachers rather than just academics. The audience is narrow β if you're not a secondary science educator, this won't speak to you β but for that specific reader it is a substantive, credible resource. Limited independent critical coverage keeps confidence moderate.
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safety95
substance74
craft68
originality70
accuracy72
hype75
age-fit85
human-eye66
Penny’s verdict70
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