overview description of ells obstacles in math for ells help ells in math my critique
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TEACHING MATHEMATICS TO ENGLISH LANGUAGE
LEARNERS
OverviewDescription of ELLsObstacles in Math for ELLs
Help ELLs in MathMy Critique
5 Principles for language learning
Opportunities to read write and listen
Teach patterns of English structure Let ELLs talk Correct errors Create opportunities for English
interaction
Stages of Language Proficiency
Preproduction Stage Early production Stage Speech emergence stage Intermediate fluecy
How to be more culturally responsive Acknowledge and
accept differences Validate cultural
identity Teach diversity Promote equity and
respect Asses fairly
Create relationships
Motivate Encourage Challenge Assist
Math Language
Vocabulary Symbols Syntax Semantics Linguistic Difficulties
Cultural Influences
Numerals Money Fractions Measurements Algorithms https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v
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Assessments
Language and content assessment Recommended accommodations
Translation of assessment Bilingual test Reduce linguistic complexity Use of bilingual dictionary
Benefits of Class Discusions
Students are engaged Share ideas Justify reasoning Creates debates Reaches solutions/consensus Develops language skills Conceptual understanding
Strategies for ELLs
Vocabulary development Use concrete objects Picture books Compare and contrast Word walls and personal dictionaries
Make connections for student Teach symbols Graphic organizers and/or concept maps
Problem Solving
Connect to every day life Teach problem solving model Teach different strategies Avoid key words Careful about cultural references Student made problems
Critique/Recommendations
I liked the book very much because it helped me better understand the issues ELLs face in this content area.
I liked the strategies that I can implement in my class immediately.
I recommend that this book be a required reading for in-service teachers because it helps them better understand the complexity of the subject matter and to intervene appropriately.
Correlation to the class
Wow! Almost everything that we addressed in class was covered in more depth in this book. There were certainly many correlations: Assessments Training Research Strategies
Reference Kersaint, G., Thompson, D., &
Petkova, M., (2009). Teaching mathematics to English language learners. Routledge: New York, NY