English language learners in the mathematics classroom / [print]
Debra Coggins [and others] ; foreword by Miriam Leiva.
- Thousand Oaks, California : Corwin Press, (c)2007.
- xvi, 124 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm
Developing conversational language: help English learners talk-to-learn during mathematics lessons -- Developing academic language: develop mathematics concepts and vocabulary for English learners -- Scaffolding: give support for both mathematics and language learning -- The role of concrete materials: utilize objects to develop mathematical understanding for English learners -- Visual learning: provide mathematical and organizational representations as a regular component of instruction -- Questioning strategies: ask questions to foster students' learning of mathematics and English -- Comprehensible input: combine many strategies to develop mathematics concepts through clear and effective instruction.
Offering strategies, guidelines, and classroom vignettes, English Language Learners in the Mathematics Classroom demonstrates how to adjust mathematics instruction to make the learning less language-dependent while fostering language development. With straightforward terms and examples, this text helps teachers develop specialized understanding and knowledge of strategies for supporting a high level of mathematics learning along with language acquisition for ELLs. The authors show how to use conversational, everyday language to bridge the development of mathematical concepts and offer links to accompanying academic vocabulary. --From publisher's description.
9781412937597 9781412937603
2006034596
GBA712840 bnb
013673222 Uk
Mathematics--Study and teaching--United States. English language--Study and teaching--Foreign speakers--Activity programs.