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Mathematics Instruction in Dual Language Classrooms - (Research in Bilingual Education) by M Bravo (Paperback)
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Highlights
- Language and culture play a critical role in the teaching of mathematics and this role intensifies when considering the teaching of mathematics in dual language classrooms.
- Author(s): M Bravo
- 226 Pages
- Education, Bilingual Education
- Series Name: Research in Bilingual Education
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About the Book
This book explores the role of language and culture in teaching mathematics, especially in dual language classrooms. It applies socio-cultural theory to research on teaching mathematics to Emergent Bilinguals, examining translanguaging, disciplinary literacy, and culturally responsive instruction.
Book Synopsis
Language and culture play a critical role in the teaching of mathematics and this role intensifies when considering the teaching of mathematics in dual language classrooms. This book unpacks lessons learned from socio-cultural theory being applied to research of the teaching of mathematics to Emergent Bilinguals with the end of informing practice. Utilizing a socio-cultural lens, authors present the possibilities and limits of the teaching of mathematics in dual language programs (90/10; 50/50 models). Themes of translanguaging, disciplinary literacy instruction, and culturally responsive instruction are leveraged to test the potential of these constructs to assist Spanish/English Emergent Bilinguals access rigorous mathematics content. Authors also present limits to these models, as often they can overshadow the mathematics learning. We embrace a stance where language and literacy are seen as tools for content area learning and not as ends unto themselves.