Год выпуска: 2014 Автор: Jose Vidot Издательство: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing Страниц: 116 ISBN: 9783659595509
Описание
The influx of people migrating to new lands for opportunities has been an issue of increasing complexity in recent years. Classrooms are now more diverse than ever. Studies through the National Association for Educational Progress found that English Language Learner (ELL) students do not achieve at consistently high levels when compared to other students on standardized mathematics exams. This book addresses how the instructional practices of high school mathematics teachers impact ELL students. The purpose of this evaluative case study approach was to explore the extent to which the implementation of SIOP influenced mathematics instruction in a mid-sized rural high school. The conceptual framework for this study was formed by combining Krashen‘s i+1 nativist theory for language acquisition through comprehensible input, Long‘s interactionist theory for acquisition of knowledge and Bandura‘s teacher efficacy theory. The results of this study could enhance the capacity of mathematics...