Preservice Teachers' Understandings Related to Language in the Mathematics Classroom

Northwest Journal of Teacher Education

Amanda T Sugimoto¹ 

[1] Portland State University;

关键词: teacher education;    mathematics teaching;    multilingual education;   

DOI  :  10.15760/nwjte.2018.13.2.1

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Mathematics reforms are highlighting the important role that language plays in mathematics education. However, there remains a common misconception that mathematics is somehow language-free. This qualitative study explored 67 elementary preservice teachers’ developing understandings about the role of language in the mathematics classroom based on their practicum experiences. Iterative, open-coding techniques were used to analyze mentor teacher advice and preservice teachers’ observations of mentor teachers teaching a mathematics lesson. The tool helped focus preservice teachers’ attention on language in the mathematics classrooms. Implications are identified for mentor and preservice teachers’ knowledge and skill development toward linguistically responsive teaching practices.

【 授权许可】

Unknown