Math, Science, and Models

Autor/inn/en	Weinburgh, Molly; Silva, Cecilia
Titel	Math, Science, and Models
Quelle	In: Science and Children, 49 (2011) 1, S.58-62 (5 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0036-8148
Schlagwörter	Second Language Learning; Mathematical Concepts; Immigrants; English (Second Language); Science Instruction; Grade 4; Elementary School Students; Models; Scientific Concepts; Mathematics Instruction; Teaching Methods; Prior Learning; Learning Activities; Interdisciplinary Approach; Summer Programs + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Zweitsprachenerwerb; Immigrant; Immigrantin; Immigranten; English as second language; English; Second Language; Englisch als Zweitsprache; Teaching of science; Science education; Natural sciences Lessons; Naturwissenschaftlicher Unterricht; School year 04; 4. Schuljahr; Schuljahr 04; Analogiemodell; Mathematics lessons; Mathematikunterricht; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Vorkenntnisse; Lernaktivität; Fächerübergreifender Unterricht; Fächerverbindender Unterricht; Interdisziplinarität; Sommerkurs
Abstract	For the past five summers, the authors have taught summer school to recent immigrants and refugees. Their experiences with these fourth-grade English language learners (ELL) have taught them the value of using models to build scientific and mathematical concepts. In this article, they describe the use of different forms of 2- and 3-D models to show students how, when, and why scientists and mathematicians use models. In addition, they capitalize on how models can enhance the use of discipline-specific language. The language of science goes beyond natural language (oral and written). To make meaning in science, they also make use of "mathematical relationships, visual representations, and manual-technical operations" (Lemke 2004, p. 38). Although teachers may use models as tools for learning, they may not as often see their use as tools for expressing understanding. The use of models for expressing meaning is particularly helpful when working with ELL students. (Contains 6 figures and 1 online resource.) (ERIC).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2017/4/10