Instructional design of mathematics and language integrated learning (MLIL) for future Mathematics teachers

Abstract

This article focuses on the problem of Mathematics and English Integrated Learning (MLIL) by future Mathematics teachers. Our literature review on the problem shows a variety of aspects that scientists consider when studying the MLIL model. However, previous researches did not consider the problem of appropriate learning materials (LM) for MLIL in detail. The paper shows the results of two conducted surveys of students majoring in Mathematics and Secondary Education (Mathematics) in Ukraine (82 and 32 participants, respectively). They helped us to make a conclusion about: the importance of the integrated learning for both mathematical and language students’ competence; the importance of syllabus elements reflecting both the mathematical and linguistic components of the goals, objectives, and the expected learning outcomes; the necessity of the MLIL content to be consistent with the current needs of students; the necessity of using different means of scaffolding, in particular the opportunities of ICT.