Entry 3
It was interesting to learn about the experiences and ideas Ms. Rodriguez shared during our interview. It must be beneficial that the English language learners in Ms. Rodriguez's class have a teacher who can speak in their native language and translate content for them. Ortega (2015, p. 61) states that learning happens through comprehension, and that the more one comprehends, the more one learns. The classroom environment along with the mixture of English language levels in Ms. Rodriguez's class is also very supportive of her ELL students. Ortega (2015, p. 66) Mentions a meta-analysis that found that the gains for groups who used the targeted L2 forms during task-based interaction were substantial. Practicing explaining mathematical concepts to peers in English is a great way for ELLs to improve grammar and communication skills in English. Practice helps proceduralization of new knowledge by allowing the establish ment and strengthening o...