Department of Teaching, Learning, and Teacher Education

 

Document Type

Article

Date of this Version

2019

Citation

Published in L. C. de Oliveira et al. (eds.), Teaching the Content Areas to English Language Learners in Secondary Schools, English Language Education 17,

https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-02245-7_9

Comments

Copyright © 2019 Springer Nature Switzerland AG. Used by permission.

Abstract

To teach mathematics well to bi/multilingual learners, we propose that mathematics teachers should consider the following five elements: know the content, know the language, know the learner, engage the community and assess meaningfully. This chapter defines each of these elements, explores how they are put into practice, and shares the responses of teachers who have participated in online professional development organized around each element. By approaching mathematics teaching with these elements in mind, teachers can more effectively support high levels of learning and achievement for bi/multilingual learners across levels of English proficiency and grade levels.

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