Latino English Language Learner and the Mathematics Perspective
Latino English Language Learner and the Mathematics Perspective
Latino English Language Learner and the Mathematics Perspective
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Culture<br />
• Culture can be defined as a way of life,<br />
especially as it relates to <strong>the</strong> socially<br />
transmitted habits, customs, traditions <strong>and</strong><br />
beliefs that characterize a particular group of<br />
people at a particular time. It includes<br />
behaviors, actions, practices, attitudes, norms<br />
<strong>and</strong> values, communications (language),<br />
patterns, traits etiquette, spirituality,etc.<br />
• Culture is <strong>the</strong> lens through which we look at<br />
<strong>the</strong> world . It is <strong>the</strong> context within which we<br />
operate <strong>and</strong> make sense of <strong>the</strong> world <strong>and</strong> its<br />
influences on how we process learning, solve<br />
problems <strong>and</strong> teach.<br />
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Edwards, Ellis, Ko, Saifer <strong>and</strong> Stuczynski (2004) Classroom to community <strong>and</strong> back: Using Culturally responsive st<strong>and</strong>ardsbased<br />
(CRSB) teaching to streng<strong>the</strong>n family <strong>and</strong> community partnerships <strong>and</strong> increased student achievement, Noemi Lopez-HCDE<br />
NWREL,
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