Learning outcomes for presentation (at least 3)
1. Participants will emphasize with learning content in a second language.
2. Participants will value language.
3. Participants will reflect on deficit views they may have.
Abstract
There's a myth that math is a universal language, and yet we struggle to meet the needs of emergent bilinguals (ELs). This motivating session focuses on Spanish—speaking emergent bilinguals. The author of a popular book for teachers will teach you strategies. You’ll learn as easy as uno, dos, tres!
Session Outline
1. Participants attempt to complete a lesson on division in Spanish.
2. Discussion on language.
3. Participants reflect on deficits they have regarding language.
Time Frame of Presentation
50 minutes
Category
i. Multicultural Education
Session format (lecture, roundtable, or other)
Other
Included in
Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education Commons, Science and Mathematics Education Commons
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Math for Emergent Bilinguals. As Easy as Uno, Dos, Tres
There's a myth that math is a universal language, and yet we struggle to meet the needs of emergent bilinguals (ELs). This motivating session focuses on Spanish—speaking emergent bilinguals. The author of a popular book for teachers will teach you strategies. You’ll learn as easy as uno, dos, tres!
