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NB-ELL Project -- The complexities of academic mathematics language for multilingual learners: Learning through in-service teacher professional development

Center:

HI-Hawaii Center on Disability Studies UCEDD/JABSOM LEND Program

Fiscal Year:

2017

Contact Information:

Caryl Hitchcock
[email protected]
808-553-3793

Product Description:

This study explores the engagement and reflections of six K-12 in-service teachers in a 15-week online, asynchronous, professional development (PD) course. This paper focuses on an analysis representative of transformative learning in one week of the course where teacher-participants became more aware of the complexities of academic mathematics language for MLLs. This qualitative study focused on in-service teacher written reflections through weekly discussions and summaries posted in an online group forum. Findings reflect new learning through reflective thinking, increased consciousness, and a better understanding of theory and use of evidence-based strategies in the teaching of MLL students in the content area of mathematics; as a result, teacher-participants developed a new commitment to support the mathematics language learning of their students and provide opportunities for language practice in their classrooms.

Keyword(s):

multilingual learners, mathematics, academic language, professional development, in-service teacher education

Product/Publication Type(s):

Peer-reviewed publications in scholarly journals submitted

Target Audience:

Professionals, Policymakers

Alternative Format:

Electronic (disc, CD, 508 compliant web posting)

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