eric.ed.gov har udgivet: This theme issue contains six articles on improving math and science education for minority group students, particularly language-minority students. “Accelerating Content Area Gains for English Language Learners” (Laura Chris Green) describes the Young Scientists Acquiring English project, which seeks to improve the content-area achievement of inner-city middle school students who are acquiring English by providing inservice teacher training and technical assistance. “Teaching Content Subjects to LEP Students: 20 Tips for Teachers” (Frank Gonzales) focuses on simplification of language rather than content, experiential learning, use of manipulatives and all senses, cooperative learning, higher order thinking skills, explicit review of goals and instructions, and adaptations to classroom communication practices. “MIJA Girls Getting Excited about Math: Assessing the Outcomes of the MIJA Program” (Anna De Luna, Felix Montes) describes the… Continue Reading →
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eric.ed.gov har udgivet: Hispanics are one of the largest and fastest-growing minority groups in the United States. Projections indicate a need for an increase of 20% of practicing engineers by 2010. Despite the growing number of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) careers in the American economy, education statistics suggest that too few Hispanic students are being encouraged and equipped to take advantage of opportunities in technical disciplines. American business and industry and the nation’s Hispanic communities would both benefit from addressing this mismatch. In summer 2007, the IBM International Foundation asked Public Agenda to interview Hispanic and Latino leaders in a variety of fields, asking for their views on what will be needed to bring more Hispanic students into the technical and scientific disciplines. This report is based on… Continue Reading →
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eric.ed.gov har udgivet: José Luis Vilson is a blogger, speaker, and math teacher in New York City, where he has taught for 10 years. Parts of this article are drawn from his book “This Is Not a Test: A New Narrative on Race, Class, and Education.” In this article he shares his concern for the lack of representation of black and Latino people, especially males, especially as teachers. He notes that while some work as principals and district administrators, others are third-party vendors, education lawyers, and professors in institutions of higher education. Effective (and ineffective) teachers often leave the classroom in favor of these occupations, further diminishing the numbers of male teachers of color in the classroom. While plenty of men do great work in administration, many use it as… Continue Reading →
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