This research looks at not only the problems that science teachers have with engaging students in science and bringing theory and practice together, but it also takes into account the linguistics. In school I was less than engaged in science classes but if teachers could make the language more accessible to students then they could possibly make science more accessible too.
R. Forman. Linguistics and Education, 19 (4):
319-32(2008)An explanation of cultural differences and how these are explained in L1. An excellent and beneficial read for the understanding of learning through language. A very useful paper..