The effect of code switching on mathematical communication in Lebanese elementary classrooms
Tayara, Layal Mohammad
The effect of code switching on mathematical communication in Lebanese elementary classrooms - Beirut American University of Beirut - Faculty of Arts and Sciences - Department of Education 2005 - 202 pages
النوع : Mémoire
Code switching from English to Arabic was studied via videotapes of Lebanese elementary mathematics classrooms to discover the effect of code switching on mathematical communication. Eight videotapes were selected. Four out of the eigh t had English as the language of instruction, while the other four used Classical Arab ic. Of the sets of four tapes, two were of high mathematical level and the other two of low mathematical level. All videotapes were transcribed and then coded through a cod ing instrument designed specifically for the present study. For each tape four main issues were coded. These were: type of activity, type of utterances, type of switches a nd reasons for switching. Results showed that the type of code switch utterance most used by teachers was a mixture of both native and foreign language, while students? utterances we re solely in the native language. As for the types of switches, results showed that both teachers and students preferred using the continuation of utterance type rather than translation or reformulation. In the few places where translations and reformula tions were identified, only teachers used them. Finally, results pertaining to reasons for switching showed that code switching was used either to give orders for classroo m management or to give further explanations and justifications. Inferences from the results listed above were on two main issues. Firstly translations and reformulations were used with specific reasons and for particul ar purposes. Secondly code switching, if taught to be used consciously and purposel y, can effect mathematical communication in a positive way and lead to an engagement in a higher level of mathematical communication that might, in turn, increase mathema tical knowledge.
Cycle primaire L’enseignement du Maths
Elementary Education Math education Teaching Methods
Méthodes d’enseignement
المرحلة الابتدائية تعليم الرياضيات طرق التعليم
The effect of code switching on mathematical communication in Lebanese elementary classrooms - Beirut American University of Beirut - Faculty of Arts and Sciences - Department of Education 2005 - 202 pages
النوع : Mémoire
Code switching from English to Arabic was studied via videotapes of Lebanese elementary mathematics classrooms to discover the effect of code switching on mathematical communication. Eight videotapes were selected. Four out of the eigh t had English as the language of instruction, while the other four used Classical Arab ic. Of the sets of four tapes, two were of high mathematical level and the other two of low mathematical level. All videotapes were transcribed and then coded through a cod ing instrument designed specifically for the present study. For each tape four main issues were coded. These were: type of activity, type of utterances, type of switches a nd reasons for switching. Results showed that the type of code switch utterance most used by teachers was a mixture of both native and foreign language, while students? utterances we re solely in the native language. As for the types of switches, results showed that both teachers and students preferred using the continuation of utterance type rather than translation or reformulation. In the few places where translations and reformula tions were identified, only teachers used them. Finally, results pertaining to reasons for switching showed that code switching was used either to give orders for classroo m management or to give further explanations and justifications. Inferences from the results listed above were on two main issues. Firstly translations and reformulations were used with specific reasons and for particul ar purposes. Secondly code switching, if taught to be used consciously and purposel y, can effect mathematical communication in a positive way and lead to an engagement in a higher level of mathematical communication that might, in turn, increase mathema tical knowledge.
Cycle primaire L’enseignement du Maths
Elementary Education Math education Teaching Methods
Méthodes d’enseignement
المرحلة الابتدائية تعليم الرياضيات طرق التعليم