Reflection emphasizes the role of empathy in understanding struggles of English language learners, suggesting growth for educators.
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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