ERIC Number: EJ1161439
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2017
Pages: 17
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ISSN: ISSN-1085-4568
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Teaching Mathematics in Multilingual Classrooms: Developing Intercultural Competence via a Study Abroad Program
Kasmer, Lisa Anne; Billings, Esther
Frontiers: The Interdisciplinary Journal of Study Abroad, v29 n2 p1-17 Fall 2017
This study investigated how a study abroad experience teaching mathematics in Tanzania, Africa impacted a group of secondary education pre-service teachers (PSTs) from the United States. In particular we discuss their ability to facilitate the learning of students in multilingual mathematics classrooms while personally developing intercultural competence. We examined three areas: the PSTs' attitudes, knowledge and comprehension, and skills in an effort to understand their ability to teach in multilingual classrooms.
Descriptors: Mathematics Instruction, Study Abroad, Secondary School Teachers, Preservice Teachers, Multilingualism, Cultural Awareness, Student Teacher Attitudes, Knowledge Level, Comprehension, Teaching Skills, Foreign Countries, Qualitative Research, Language of Instruction, English (Second Language), Native Language, Conferences (Gatherings), Group Discussion, Audio Equipment, Documentation, Participant Observation, Sociolinguistics, Code Switching (Language), Language Proficiency, Nonverbal Communication
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Secondary Education; Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Tanzania
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