Learning Language: A Mathematics Educator’s Reflection on Empathy and Privilege

Authors

  • Lawrence M. Lesser

Abstract

Some educators who are not English language learners (ELLs) do not fully appreciate the struggles and resources ELLs have. This paper, expanded from a reflection in the Spring 2013 newsletter of the North American Study Group on Ethnomathematics (NASGEm), shares a journey of cultivating empathy -- from personal perspective to professional development.

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Published

2024-01-30

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Vol. 6 No. 1 (2015): Teaching for Excellence and Equity in Mathematics (TEEM)

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