This book presents the findings of two case studies in the 'Making Connections' two-year project funded by the New Zealand Ministry of Education. It shows how science literacy was improved in a state coeducational school with Pacific Island students from diverse linguistic backgrounds. This book details ideas and strategies relevant to schools where English literacy has an impact on the science engagement and achievement of ethnically diverse student populations. It also presents the teaching as inquiry model and its usage by teachers to improve aspects of their teaching strategies.

Presents case studies on raising Pacific Island student engagement and acheivement in science Provides strategies for raising English literacy to support science learning Showcases how teaching as inquiry practices are used to support science learning

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Azra Moeed is an Associate Professor in Science Teacher Education at Victoria University of Wellington. Her research interests include science education, particularly what students learn through science investigation, science teacher education, and environmental education. With an interest in classroom research, Azra has received the National Tertiary Excellence in Teaching award for 2016, and was conferred the honour of being a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit in 2020. Brendan Cooney is Assistant Head of Science and teacher-in-charge of Chemistry at Porirua College. He was the project leader of the teacher-led Innovation research project funded by the New Zealand Ministry of Education, the findings of which are presented in this book.

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1 Introduction.- 2 Theoretical frame, research design, and methodology.- 3 Year 9 case study, sparklers for developing science literacy.- 4 Year 12 case study, concept mapping and communicating science ideas.- 5 Teaching as inquiry.- 6 Discussion.- 7 Conclusions and implications for future research and practice.