Using Knowledge of Basic Mathematics to Increase Technical English Literacy
Using Knowledge of Basic Mathematics to Increase Technical English Literacy
Author(s): Irina Janina BonceaSubject(s): School education, Educational Psychology
Published by: Editura Pro Universitaria
Keywords: Basic Mathematics; knowledge transfer, metacognition; strategic behavior; technical literacy;
Summary/Abstract: The following paper aims to demonstrate how ESP teachers can employ basicMathematical concepts to maximize technical comprehension and conceptdevelopment during engineering classes. Moreover, the paper proposes anintegrated skills approach model of how Geometry lessons can expand abstractthinking and increase technical comprehension level by means of selected activitiesthat develop gradually and recycle vocabulary, provide feedback and help studentscorroborate mathematical understanding with English comprehension. The paperseeks to provide a practical approach to the way in which English teachers canharness students’ knowledge of basic mathematics to increase their technical Englishliteracy by transferring and expanding concepts to render technical English output.
Journal: Analele Universităţii din Craiova, Seria Ştiinţe Filologice, Limbi Străine Aplicate
- Issue Year: 2024
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 61-77
- Page Count: 16
- Language: English
