| Math and English Language Learners NALDIC Math and language in the bilingual classroom - from the UK The ELL Outlook - English Language Learners in rural settings - mentions SMC.(08/31/06) TODOS - Mathematics For All Ethnomathematics - The study of the effects of culture upon the study of mathematics. Mathematics and Multi-Ethnic Students; Exemplary Practices - An interesting new book from Eye on Learning QUEST: Teaching ESL Students in the Content Areas: Mathematics CAL; Reforming Mathematics Instruction for ESL Literacy Students NCBE: Preparing Secondary Education Teachers to Work with English Language Learners: Mathematics Vermont DOE Framework of Standards, and Grade Expectations for Non-Native Language Learners Enriching Content Classes for Secondary ERSOL Students - Center for Applied Linguistics Algorithm Collection Project - cultural differences in algorithmic procedures Ethnomathematics- the International Study group on Ethnomathemtics APA Monitor - Words get in the way - the English language may hamper the development of math skills. The HELP Program - A program based in Colorado designed to help Latino students learn math, among other things. The Adult Numeracy Project - Part of the NCTM; a project designed to help adults learn mathematics. § Ensuring Success for English Language Learners, Laurie Olsen, Language Minority Research Institute @ UCSB www.lmri.ucsb.edu/publications/newsletters/v15n4.pdf § CREDE Principles http://www.cal.org/resources/digest/crede001.html § Good overview of instructional needs of ELLs, especially pages 1-5 http://crede.berkeley.edu/tools/policy/siop/1.3doc2.shtml § Issue of equity of literacy-based math assessment for ELLs, especially pages 1-5 http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qa3722/is_200507/ai_n15715880/print
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Reforming Mathematics Instruction for ESL Literacy Students § Helping ELLs in the Math Classroom www.glencoe.com/sec/teachingtoday/subject/help_ELL_math.phtml § Feb, 2007 US DOE-approved accommodations guide for testing ELLs http://www.ncela.gwu.edu/resabout/accommodations/index.html § Resource list on math literacy for ELLs http://www.ncela.gwu.edu/resabout/literacy/3_content/2_math.htm § A U.S. DoE-approved math program for rapid remediation of gaps in knowledge for immigrant and refugee students--Fast Math http://www.ncela.gwu.edu/resabout/literacy/fastmath/index.htm § www.vermontesl.org Many ready-to-use lesson plans, handbooks, etc. for K-12 content teachers § www.ncela.gwu.edu US Dept of Ed, Office of English Language Acquisition—scholarly articles about ELL education § www.crede.org Center for Research on Education, Diversity and Excellence § www.cal.org Center for Applied Linguistics. Excellent 1-2 page summaries of info, many very practical tips for teachers of CLDS.
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In the Classroom: A Toolkit for
Effective Instruction of English Learners
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Helping the Mainstream Teacher in
Content Area Classes
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The Help! Kit for Secondary Teachers of
Migrant English Language Learners from Escort
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Unlocking the Language of Mathematics to
Ensure Our English Learners Acquire Algebra § Culturally responsive Teaching. Gay (2000) identifies 6 characteristics of culturally responsive teaching; http://www.intime.uni.edu/multiculture/curriculum/culture/Teaching.htm § The Ethnomathemtics Digitial Library ; a collection of resources specifically for mathematics and cultural diversity; http://www.ethnomath.org/search/browseResources.asp?type=subject&id=425 §
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