ERIC Number: ED606542
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2018
Pages: 8
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Analyzing a Discourse of Scaffolds for Mathematics Instruction for an ELL with Learning Disabilities
Lei, Qingli; Xin, Yan Ping; Morita-Mullaney, Trish; Tzur, Ron
North American Chapter of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education, Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the North American Chapter of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education (40th, Greenville, SC, Nov 15-18, 2018)
In this case study, we examine the usage of language -- how teachers used and regulated their language when teaching English language learners (ELLs) with learning disabilities (LD) how to solve mathematics multiplication problems. We focus on types of scaffolds used by teachers to identify how scaffolding helps ELLs with LD build better multiplicative reasoning. Using an exploratory case study, we find that more linguistic scaffolding and small group interactions are beneficial for ELLs with LD. In combination with kinesthetic scaffolding, they form an effective instructional method for improving multiplicative reasoning among ELLs with LD. [For the complete proceedings, see ED606531.]
Descriptors: Mathematics Instruction, English Language Learners, Learning Disabilities, Multiplication, Problem Solving, Scaffolding (Teaching Technique), Mathematical Logic, Small Group Instruction, Teaching Methods, Language Usage, Kinesthetic Methods, Elementary School Teachers, Elementary School Students, Grade 5, After School Programs, Interaction, Visual Stimuli
North American Chapter of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education. e-mail: pmena.steeringcommittee@gmail.com; Web site: http://www.pmena.org/
Publication Type: Reports - Research; Speeches/Meeting Papers
Education Level: Elementary Education; Grade 5; Intermediate Grades; Middle Schools
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Language: English
Sponsor: National Science Foundation (NSF)
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Grant or Contract Numbers: DRL0822296