Lift Up English Language Learners With Quality Math Instruction

Friday February 3, 2023
9:00 - 10:30 AM
Virtual Workshop Room 1

It is easy to assume that English Language Learners will excel in math because math is a “universal language.” We tend to think of math as a subject that does not require a strong command of language. However, using math vocabulary, solving word problems, and understanding mathematical reasoning are closely linked to language. In this session, participants will take away effective strategies to teach academic vocabulary, help students understand written math problems, and increase student language production. These strategies can be applied through in-person or virtual teaching methods. All teachers have the responsibility and opportunity to help their English Language Learners learn the English language. Let’s lift up all our English Language Learners with quality math instruction!

Presenters
Thai Nguyen

Thai Nguyen has helped students achieve impressive academic results. As principal, he helped transform an inner-city school that earned an “F” letter grade to a “B” letter grade in one year. Thai is currently the principal of Vista College Prep – Sueño Park in Phoenix, Arizona, and an instructor at Arizona State University where he teaches Master's courses in Educational Administration. Prior to becoming a school leader, he was a teacher, an instructional coach, and the Lead Instructor and Effectiveness Coach for The New Teacher Project in Arizona. Thai has collaborated with educators at high-achieving schools around the country as a LENS leader through Building Excellent Schools and as a member of The National Principal Academy Fellowship through Relay’s Graduate School of Education.
type:
Virtual Workshop
theme:
Instruction
audience:
classroom leaders
tags:
math