The Role Of Gestures In Teaching Spanish Speaking Students’ Mathematics Equivalence
Location
SU 103
Department
Psychology
Abstract
This research will investigate whether gestures help second graders better understand the mathematical concept of equivalence. Previous research has shown that there is a significant improvement on math learning when gestures are included with speech instruction (Koumoutsakis et al., 2016). However, little research has examined how gestured instruction affects child learners with different language experiences (Church et al., 2004). We will examine how language of the learner influences their receptivity to speech and gesture instruction. Previous research (Alonzo et. al, 2018) has shown that when Spanish speakers with little to no English were given Spanish instructions with gesture, little learning happened. The current research examines what role language preference (whether a child prefers Spanish or English) plays in conjunction with speech and gestures in math instruction.
The Role Of Gestures In Teaching Spanish Speaking Students’ Mathematics Equivalence
SU 103
This research will investigate whether gestures help second graders better understand the mathematical concept of equivalence. Previous research has shown that there is a significant improvement on math learning when gestures are included with speech instruction (Koumoutsakis et al., 2016). However, little research has examined how gestured instruction affects child learners with different language experiences (Church et al., 2004). We will examine how language of the learner influences their receptivity to speech and gesture instruction. Previous research (Alonzo et. al, 2018) has shown that when Spanish speakers with little to no English were given Spanish instructions with gesture, little learning happened. The current research examines what role language preference (whether a child prefers Spanish or English) plays in conjunction with speech and gestures in math instruction.
Comments
Ruth (Breckie) Church is the faculty sponsor of this project.