The Need for a Culturally Responsive Classroom
Location
Session 3 (Room 1300)
Session Format
Oral Presentation
Your Campus
Statesboro Campus- Henderson Library, April 20th
Academic Unit
College of Education
Research Area Topic:
Education & Learning - Curriculum & Instruction
Co-Presenters and Faculty Mentors or Advisors
Dr. Regina Rahimi
Abstract
Throughout the years, education has evolved with new findings in research. For example, as more research shed light on special education needs, the special education community rallied and worked to ensure inclusion and accommodations were available to all students. Curricula has shifted to follow numerous trends, such as project-based learning, hands-on math education, etc. However, in terms of diversity and culturally responsive teaching, the field of education has not fully evolved to be inclusive of all students from diverse backgrounds. After teaching four years in a very diverse school in which white students were the minority and diverse students were the majority, I witnessed firsthand the benefits of culturally responsive teaching. Since moving to a more rural county with little diversity, I recognize that due to the lack of exposure, most educators at the school are uncomfortable working with diverse students. As the United States continues to diversify, it is imperative all educators receive the necessary training to reach the needs of diverse learners. This research topic explores the need for culturally responsive teaching training for preservice educators and veteran educators, as well as introduces key instructional strategies to promote culturally responsive instruction.
Program Description
Education is fast evolving; however, in terms of culturally responsive teaching, education has not advanced to be inclusive of students from diverse backgrounds. This research topic explores the need for culturally responsive teaching training for preservice and veteran educators, as well as introduces key instructional strategies to promote culturally responsive instruction.
Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
Presentation Type and Release Option
Presentation (Open Access)
Start Date
4-20-2022 2:15 PM
End Date
4-20-2022 3:15 PM
Recommended Citation
Brown, Ashlee A., "The Need for a Culturally Responsive Classroom" (2022). GS4 Georgia Southern Student Scholars Symposium. 43.
https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/research_symposium/2022/2022/43
The Need for a Culturally Responsive Classroom
Session 3 (Room 1300)
Throughout the years, education has evolved with new findings in research. For example, as more research shed light on special education needs, the special education community rallied and worked to ensure inclusion and accommodations were available to all students. Curricula has shifted to follow numerous trends, such as project-based learning, hands-on math education, etc. However, in terms of diversity and culturally responsive teaching, the field of education has not fully evolved to be inclusive of all students from diverse backgrounds. After teaching four years in a very diverse school in which white students were the minority and diverse students were the majority, I witnessed firsthand the benefits of culturally responsive teaching. Since moving to a more rural county with little diversity, I recognize that due to the lack of exposure, most educators at the school are uncomfortable working with diverse students. As the United States continues to diversify, it is imperative all educators receive the necessary training to reach the needs of diverse learners. This research topic explores the need for culturally responsive teaching training for preservice educators and veteran educators, as well as introduces key instructional strategies to promote culturally responsive instruction.
