Asia-Pacific Forum on Science Learning and Teaching, Volume 7, Issue 2, Article 3 (Dec., 2006) David D. KUMAR and Kimberly SCAROLA Nanotechnology and Closed Captioned videos: Improving opportunities for teaching science to ESL students Contents Next

Nanotechnology and Closed Captioned videos: Improving opportunities for teaching science to ESL students

David Devraj KUMAR

College of Education, Florida Atlantic University
2912 College Avenue, Davie, Florida 33314, USA
E-mail: david@ad.fau.edu

Kimberly SCAROLA

 Pembroke Pines Charter School
12350 Sheridan Street, Pembroke Pines, Florida 33026, USA

Received 11 Apr., 2006
Revised 30 Jun., 2006

Contents

• Abstract
• Introduction
• Nanotechnology
• Teaching Science Anchored in Nanotechnology
• Closed Captioned Videos
• Closed Captioned Videos and ESL Students
• Rationale
• Implications for Curriculum and Instruction
• End Note
• References

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Abstract

This paper argues in favor of Closed Captioned Video technology for incorporating nanotechnology as part of teaching science to English as a Second Language (ESL) students.  Nanotechnology deals with particles with diameters 1-50 nm and provides a macro-context for science instruction. Closed Captioned Videos provide an effective tool for presenting nanotechnology information in a meaningful way to ESL students.  Implications for science curriculum and instruction are discussed.

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