Effects of Language on Children's Understanding of Mathematics: Implications for Teacher Education

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Title: Effects of Language on Children's Understanding of Mathematics: Implications for Teacher Education
Language: English
Authors: Wilkerson, Trena L. (ORCID 0000-0001-8212-416X), Mistretta, Regina M. (ORCID 0000-0003-0663-2343), Adcock, Justin (ORCID 0000-0002-8720-4094), Yoder, Gina Borgioli (ORCID 0000-0002-2039-3783), Johnston, Elisabeth (ORCID 0000-0003-2856-6033), Bu, Lingguo (ORCID 0000-0003-3945-7545), Nugent, Patricia M. (ORCID 0000-0002-5021-0482), Booher, Loi (ORCID 0000-0003-3163-9125)
Source: Electronic Journal for Research in Science & Mathematics Education. Sum 2022 26(2):7-31.
Availability: Southwestern University and Texas Christian University. TCU Box 297900, Fort Worth, TX 76129. Tel: 817-257-6115; e-mail: ICRSME.Consultation@gmail.com; Web site: http://ejrsme.icrsme.com
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 25
Publication Date: 2022
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: Children, Language, Mathematics Instruction, Concept Formation, Comprehension, Mathematics Teachers, Preservice Teacher Education, Symbols (Mathematics), Teacher Behavior, Listening, Play, Family Influence
ISSN: 2692-241X
Abstract: Teacher educators have a moral and civic obligation to examine ways in which language and mathematics are connected and supported in teaching and learning mathematics. It is essential to examine the roles and influence of family, parents, community, teachers, administration, and teacher educators as they collaborate to support learners. Their role should be considered in preparing and supporting teachers to develop curriculum, plan instruction, and implement strategies that support students' development of language in the mathematics classroom. An examination of the literature regarding the effects of language on children's understanding of mathematics was conducted around six areas: (1) impact of language on understanding and meaning making; (2) symbols, expressions and language connections; (3) effects of teachers' listening orientation; (4) language development, play and family influences; (5) implications for multilingual learners; and (6) technology and digital media. Implications for teacher education and future research are presented. We offer readers a potential framework to consider for guiding teacher educators' practices and future research efforts. In so doing, we display various connections and interplays between language and children's mathematical meaning making and understanding.
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  Data: Teacher educators have a moral and civic obligation to examine ways in which language and mathematics are connected and supported in teaching and learning mathematics. It is essential to examine the roles and influence of family, parents, community, teachers, administration, and teacher educators as they collaborate to support learners. Their role should be considered in preparing and supporting teachers to develop curriculum, plan instruction, and implement strategies that support students' development of language in the mathematics classroom. An examination of the literature regarding the effects of language on children's understanding of mathematics was conducted around six areas: (1) impact of language on understanding and meaning making; (2) symbols, expressions and language connections; (3) effects of teachers' listening orientation; (4) language development, play and family influences; (5) implications for multilingual learners; and (6) technology and digital media. Implications for teacher education and future research are presented. We offer readers a potential framework to consider for guiding teacher educators' practices and future research efforts. In so doing, we display various connections and interplays between language and children's mathematical meaning making and understanding.
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