{"product_id":"engaging-diverse-learners-in-the-mathematics-classroom-a-functional-language-awareness-approach-for-middle-and-high-school-educators-paperback","title":"Engaging Diverse Learners in the Mathematics Classroom: A Functional Language Awareness Approach for Middle and High School Educators - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eHolly Hansen-Thomas\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJuliet Langman\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eWayne E. Wright\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLanguage is a vital tool for teaching math--it's present in word problems, textbooks, teacher talk, and more. With this game-changing guidebook, middle and high school teachers will harness the power of language to ensure math success for all students, including multilingual and other diverse learners who may need support to access academic language.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroducing a unique\u003cb\u003e functional language awareness \u003c\/b\u003eapproach developed through decades of research and field work, this book helps teachers \u003cb\u003eexamine how they use language\u003c\/b\u003e in the math classroom and \u003cb\u003emake small changes to their words and practices\u003c\/b\u003e to support student learning. Math teachers will see the functional language awareness approach in action across different classroom contexts, and they'll get a practical collection of ideas, activities, and tools for making the most of language in the math classroom. An innovative approach that complements popular math models used with English learners, this guidebook will help educators use language consistently and effectively to meet the learning needs of all \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMATH TEACHERS WILL: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003erecord, analyze, and reflect\u003c\/b\u003e on their own use of language in the classroom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eincrease understanding of student strengths and needs\u003c\/b\u003e by developing learner profiles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eestablish language-rich interactive routines\u003c\/b\u003e that engage all learners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eplan powerful math lessons\u003c\/b\u003e with an explicit focus on how language can support learning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ebuild student competence in key skills\u003c\/b\u003e related to math, including explaining, reasoning, and problem-solving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eteach students precise language\u003c\/b\u003e for communicating their math knowledge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003euse a think-aloud technique\u003c\/b\u003e to reflect on and improve elements of their planning and teaching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSPECIAL FEATURES\u003c\/b\u003e: Leverage language effectively in the math classroom through sample transcripts of teacher-student discourse, Try It Yourself boxes, On Your Own activities, and reflective practice. Online materials include a lesson plan template, sample lesson plan, transcription guide, and other forms to support effective teaching.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWayne E. Wright\u003c\/b\u003e is the Associate Dean for Research, Graduate Programs, and Faculty Development and the Barbara I. Cook Chair of Literacy and Language in the Department of Curriculum \u0026amp; Instruction in the College of Education at Purdue University. He provides training for future and current educators in the areas of ESL teaching methods, literacy, assessment, technology and research. Wright has extensive experience as a researcher and practitioner in schools in the United States and internationally. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Wright is the author of numerous research articles related to language minority education, and serves as the founding editor of the Journal of Southeast Asian American Education and Advancement. He has presented his research and provided training for language teachers throughout the world. 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