MY SUPER HERO

Sci-Nye is a science super hero from Corozal, Belize. Not only is she fluent in Spanish and English but was born with the super powers of micro-affirmation and lab manipulation. Sci-Nye would visit the Grade 8 science class very often to assist the teacher and her group of bilingual students, especially during inquiry based science activities.

My super hero, Sci-Nye would be used to connect English Language Learners struggling with classroom settings and structures in the following ways:

• 1.    Using her superpower, lab manipulation, she would be used to set up inquiry based learning stations that are adaptable to the needs of the students, fun and engaging. Learning stations would provide the students with opportunities to interact in their home language while also using academic language
• 2.   Also using her superpower of lab manipulation, she would be used to ensure that learning stations are equipped with learning materials in each student’s native language to help them understand directions and learning content
• 3.   Using her superpower of micro-affirmation, she would be used to communicate to the students in their home language about a wide range of topics including their personal interests and backgrounds. She would encourage them and build their self-confidence through ongoing support and positive talk. Due to this students feel comfortable and safe around her and in their classroom.

Students are excited about science lessons because they know they will be visited by Sci-Nye who will not only make them feel confident and safe but ensure that they learn the science content and second language.