Culturally Responsive Teaching Research Articles

Promoting Awareness and Self-Efficacy for Culturally Responsive Teaching of Pre-Service Teachers Through the Identity Project – a Mixed Methods Study

ABSTRACT Culturally Responsive Teaching (CRT) provides a framework for teachers to include students’ ethnic-cultural identities in class, aiming to tackle issues of educational and societal inequity. This quasi-experimental mixed methods intervention study tested whether pre-service teachers attending a seminar based on an ethnic-cultural identity school intervention, the Identity Project, would show greater CRT self-efficacy and more positive beliefs about teaching in ethnic-culturally diverse classes, compared to a control group. Repeated measures ANCOVAs of survey data from 606 pre-service teachers in Germany indicated a stronger T1-T2 increase in confidence for interacting with ethnic-culturally diverse students and engaging in culture- and ethnic-related conversations in the intervention group. No significant time-by-group interactions emerged for other CRT facets. A content analysis of brief texts of pre-service teachers in the intervention group revealed they became more self-reflective about their own beliefs, learned about CRT practices for their own teaching, and gained confidence for including issues of ethnicity and culture in class. Yet, the complexity of ethnic-cultural diversity-related topics left some pre-service teachers feeling overwhelmed about how to adequately address ethnic-cultural diversity in the classroom. Overall, the Identity Project seminar raised pre-service teachers’ awareness and self-efficacy for engaging in CRT in the future.

Translate Self-Review (TSR) Method Based on Culturally Responsive Teaching (CRT) for Arabic Writing Learning in Higher Education

Arabic writing skills at the higher education level were still experiencing stagnation, which required efforts to improve learning. This research was presented as an exploration of overcoming this problem. This research aimed to describe the application of the Translate Self-Review (TSR) method based on the Culturally Responsive Teaching (CRT) approach in arabic writing learning in higher education along with students' perceptions of this learning. This research used qualitative-descriptive method, and data was collected through questionnaire, observations, and documentation, then it was analyzed using Miles and Huberman analysis techniques. This research results highlighted that although there was a positive response from students towards the use of this method in creating an enjoyable learning experience and facilitating cross-cultural relationships, there was still a gap between theory and practice, indicating obstacles in improving Arabic writing skills in elementary-level inclusive classes. This research underlined the importance of adapting learning methods that were more appropriate to students' level of understanding and extending them to higher levels of education to obtain a more holistic picture. The TSR method based CRT approach offered potential in creating an inclusive learning environment, but needed modification to effectively meet the needs of diverse learners and improve Arabic writing skills at the higher education level.

Theoretical Foundations of Culturally Responsive Teaching and Connections to Saskatchewan Curriculum and Indigenous Education

This paper will examine the attributes of culturally responsive teaching (CRT) as well as its theoretical foundations. Gay’s (2018) work describes the eight attributes of CRT as validating, comprehensive and inclusive, multidimensional, empowering, transformative, emancipatory, humanistic, normative, and ethical. After unpacking each attribute, I will present and discuss four dimensions of Gay’s (2018) theoretical foundations of CRT which include culturally diverse curriculum, teacher caring, home and school connection, and academic achievement. Further, I will write about how CRT and the epistemologies of Indigenous education can lead to healthy and transformative spaces for Indigenous students in Saskatchewan public schools. For the purposes of this paper, I define healthy and transformative spaces as spaces where students have their needs met in the four dimensions of spirit, mental, physical, and emotional health. Keywords: Indigenous education; culturally responsive teaching; students; education; healthy and transformative spaces

Exploring Careers in Education and Leadership (ExCEL): Outcomes from year one of a high school education camp

PurposeThe paper aims to address the increasing issue of teacher shortages and the lack of diversity in America’s educators. Highly diverse communities need ways to support community members interested in careers as teachers. This article explores one promising approach to reach and inspire high school students considering the teaching profession. Camp ExCEL (Exploring Careers in Education and Leadership) provided a pathway allowing rising high school seniors an opportunity to explore the teaching profession. This pathway utilized the Grow Your Own framework, recruiting students from a diverse community and providing them resources and information that would further efforts to become an educator within their community.Design/methodology/approachThe current study examined outcomes from an education summer camp, using qualitative thematic analysis to reflexively interpret participants’ (n = 29) feelings and beliefs about effective teaching, culturally responsive teaching (CRT), project-based learning (PBL) and their camp experience. Data were collected using Google documents and surveys. The four connected themes that emerged were obstacles and barriers to teaching, qualities of an effective teacher, the impact of culturally responsive teaching and project-based learning on classrooms, and the importance of mentorships within education.FindingsThe paper provides insight about how an education camp can support high school students as they explore a career in education. Results suggest that focus on high-quality pedagogy can support student understanding of the career. Students also suggested their perception of effective teaching that includes acknowledging the needs of the whole student, modeling high-quality teaching practices and displaying positive professional dispositions.Research limitations/implicationsBecause of the chosen research approach, the research results may lack generalizability. Therefore, researchers are encouraged to conduct and examine education camps further.Practical implicationsThe paper includes implications for the development of other education camps, especially in areas with highly diverse populations.Originality/valueThis paper fulfills an identified need to increase the number of persons pursuing a career in education. The focus on a highly diverse community is also an area of need in education. This article details the description of an education camp and the curriculum used, along with findings from data collected during the first year.

A Study on Enhancing Student Engagement and Achievement through Culturally Responsive Teaching

This study investigates the impact of culturally responsive teaching (CRT) on student engagement and achievement in pedagogy and education. CRT recognizes students' cultural backgrounds and identities as essential to the learning process. Through literature review, it examines how CRT practices affect student outcomes like academic achievement and classroom engagement. Factors such as culturally relevant curriculum, teacher-student relationships, and teacher training are explored. The study also considers student and teacher perspectives on CRT effectiveness. Findings contribute to understanding how CRT can enhance student success, informing pedagogical practices and educational policies Key Words: Culturally responsive teaching, Student engagement, Academic achievement Pedagogy ,Education

Science Teachers’ Understanding of Culturally Responsive Teaching on Independent Learning Curriculum

This research aims to describe teachers' understanding of Culturally Responsive Teaching (CRT), difficulties to implement it, and its relation to higher order thinking skills through descriptive qualitative method using interview instrument. The research subjects were twenty science teachers from three senior high schools that have implemented Independent Learning Curriculum in Medan City and Deli Serdang Regency in North Sumatera. The results revealed that 70% of teachers have limited understanding and only 30% of the teachers who understand the concept of this learning correctly. The research results also showed that only 20% had ever implemented CRT in their classrooms and 80% had never implemented. This is all due to difficulties. Based on previous research, it shows that CRT make many positive contributions to learning processes and outcomes, improving the learning process and outcomes, improving higher order thinking skills and building student’s character. Therefore, teachers need to understand, be able to design and implement learning model based on CRT to serve diverse students.

Application of Teaching at the Right Level (TaRL) and Culturally Responsive Teaching (CRT) Approach to Increase the Motivation and Learning Outcomes of Students on the Material of Transport through Membranes

Teaching at The Right Level (TaRL), is a learning approach by orienting learners to carry out learning. The purpose of this study is to design and implement learning by applying the Teaching at the Right Level (TaRL) approach and applying the Culturally Responsive Teaching (CBT) approach that connects the cultural background of learners with material content. The methods carried out in this study include the preparation stage of compiling assessments, designing, preparing modules, the implementation stage, the evaluation stage and follow-up. The results of this study indicate that the application of Teaching at the right Level (TaRL) and Culturally Responsive Teaching (CRT) approaches is very appropriate to be used in the learning process to meet the diverse ability levels of learners, material content that is associated with the culture of learners raises learners' awareness of their own cultural identity. The use of digital learning media motivates learners in learning because there is an element of novelty and in accordance with technological developments.

Integrating Culturally Responsive Teaching (CRT) and Pancasila Students’ Profile Strengthening Project to Teach Advertisement Text in Senior High School

On teaching advertisement text, the teacher found the opportunity to make students enthusiastic to learn advertisement text, namely by integrating it to Pancasila students’ profile strengthening project with the theme of entrepreneurship. This integrated educational approach is put into practice by pre-service English teacher of Teacher Professional Education program at Public Senior High School 14 Semarang on teaching advertisement text. The implementation of CRT optimized the theories of Gay (2018) and the strategy from Irizarry(2015). The researchers focused to map the local wisdom culture especially the traditional food of Central Java province, Indonesia. The aim of this study was to use the CRT approach to teach advertisement text by doing the collaboration with P5 project. In light of this, the qualitative descriptive technique was chosen for the research design. The populations of this study were 10th grade students of Public Senior High School 14 Semarang. The samples used in this study were 10th grade students of Public Senior High School 14 Semarang at X-9 class. The results of this research mentioned five stages namely preparing and conditioning the class, explaining the local food branding, presenting the draft of local food advertisement target, monitoring the progress, and performing the outcomes. This research also revealed that the integration of CRT in English subjects, especially advertisement text with Pancasila students’ profile strengthening project successfully encourage the cultural sensitivity, especially traditional food. The teacher favorably acts as a facilitator who knows and assesses the mapping of the students’ original culture.

The Effect of a Culturally Responsive Teaching Approach Integrated with Comics with the Think Talk Write Learning Model on Students’ Learning Activities and Achievement in Basic Law of Chemistry Topics

<table width="567" border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" width="406"><p>This study examines the impact of integrating the Culturally Responsive Teaching (CRT) approach with comic-based learning and the Think Talk Write (TTW) model on student learning activities and achievements in fundamental chemistry. Focusing on chemical reactions (combustion, rusting, fermentation, etc.) and laws (Dalton’s, Proust’s, Gay-Lussac’s, etc.), the research adopts a pretest-posttest non-equivalent control group design in a quasi-experimental setting with 36 students divided equally between control and experimental groups. Comparative analysis shows that the experimental group outperforms the control group in learning activities and achievements. The experimental group, subjected to the CRT and TTW model, demonstrates significantly higher engagement in learning activities. The N-Gain Score test reveals a notable increase in learning effectiveness—56.40% for the experimental group versus 29.69% for the control group, indicating the latter's relative ineffectiveness. In learning achievement, the experimental group exhibits a considerable improvement of 67.20%, while the control group shows a moderate gain of 50.12%. The results of the Multivariate Analysis of Variance (MANOVA) test, with the positive effect of integrating CRT with comics and the TTW model on student learning activities and achievements. The study highlights the efficacy of this approach in enhancing students' understanding and engagement in chemistry, suggesting a promising direction for future educational practices.</p></td></tr></tbody></table>

Efforts to Increase Student Learning Motivation Through a Culturally Responsive Teaching (CRT) Approach to Biodiversity Material

Background: Motivation is a series of efforts to achieve certain conditions, so that someone is want to do it. It is known that students' learning motivation is still low, indicated by students' behavior that is less active in learning. The aim of this research is an effort to increase students' learning motivation through a Culturally Responsive Teaching approach to Biodiversity material. Methods: This research is Classroom Action Research (PTK), conducted at SMAN 9 Bogor City with research subjects namely class X.7 students, totaling 36 students. The research time for this classroom action was carried out during July-August 2023. This research was carried out collaboratively based on lesson study. In practice, this classroom action research is carried out through stages in cycles, with a series in each cycle, namely the planning, implementation, observation and reflection stages. Results: In cycles 1 and II overall there was a significant increase because all students were motivated so that no students had sufficient motivation in cycles I and II. In cycle I, 17 people (47%) stated that they were motivated and had high motivation and 19 people (53%) stated that they were motivated and had very high motivation in participating in learning activities using the Culturally Responsive Teaching approach. In cycle II students who are motivated and have very high motivation have increased to 29 students (81%) and students who have high motivation are 7 people (19%) students total. Conclusion: ased on the results of distributing motivation questionnaires, it can be seen that there is an increase in students' learning motivation in each cycle. Keywords : Culturally Responsive Teaching; Biodiversity; Motivation to learn

What Have We Learned? Teacher Agency for Social Justice amid the Traumatic Crisis with the COVID-19 Pandemic

The unprecedented global COVID-19 pandemic caused school disruptions by negatively affecting most students’ academic performance. However, the pandemic has taken a heavy toll on students in high-need and disadvantaged communities. Before the pandemic, some teachers who demonstrated a social justice-oriented agency chose to implement Culturally Responsive Pedagogy (CRP) in their educational practices to support the academic successes of students from underrepresented backgrounds. However, little is known about how teachers exercised their agency to use CRP during the global health crisis. This qualitative study explores how teachers who had leveraged CRP in the past have worked to sustain their efforts to implement the pedagogy during the national crisis caused by the pandemic. 28 high school teachers were interviewed, and their accounts were analyzed using a constant comparative approach based on grounded theory. Findings illustrate how the teachers practiced CRP before COVID-19, what challenges they confronted in implementing the pedagogy, and how they negotiated their agency to sustain their efforts for promoting social justice. Findings are discussed from a trauma-informed education perspective by providing scholars, educators, and policymakers with valuable theoretical and practical implications for better-supporting students from minoritized families and communities.

The role of applied linguistics and language discourse analysis in English language teaching

This paper examines the relationship between applied linguistics and language discourse analysis in English language teaching. It explores the significance of these fields in enhancing language learning and teaching practices. The article discusses the theoretical foundations of applied linguistics and language discourse analysis. This study shows that applied linguistics and language discourse analysis share a close relationship as they both investigate language use and its practical applications. It is stated that it is essential to recognize the diversity of students’ linguistic and cultural backgrounds. This can be achieved through a variety of approaches, including the use of discourse in language teaching and cultural responsive teaching. The significant contributions that applied linguistics and language discourse analysis have made to English Language Teaching, there is a strong call for continued research and implementation of these approaches in language teaching contexts. Furthermore, future research should focus on the effectiveness of different approaches and techniques in promoting applied linguistics and language discourse analysis in English language teaching.

PENERAPAN PENDEKATAN CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE TEACHING (CRT) MELALUI TEKS DRAMA “SULTAN SURIANSYAH”

This study aims to describe the implementation of learning literature to students in class 8C at SMPN 21 Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan, applying the Culturally Responsive Teaching (CRT) approach to the drama text "Sultan Suriansyah". This study uses a qualitative method that produces descriptive data in the form of speech or writing and observes behavior of students. The results showed that learning begins with orientation, apperception, motivation, and giving references. Furthermore, the core activities carried out by educators through the CRT approach are self-identification, culturally understanding, collaboration, critical reflection, and transformative construction. The last part of the learning activities carried out by educators is in the form of reflection and follow-up plans. The assessment carried out is the cognitive assessment of students obtained from assignments in the form of text. Indicators for achieving competency 3.15.1 in the form of analyzing the intrinsic elements of the drama presented have been completed with a percentage of 96.7%. Indicators for achieving competency 3.15.2 in the form of analyzing the interrelationships between elements of the drama presented have been completed with a percentage of 60%. The affective value, in the form of self-confidence shows that the level of self-confidence of students has developed as expected, it is 93.4%. The attitude of responsibility shows that the level of responsibility of 56% of students has developed according to expectations and 43.3% has greatly developed. The attitude of cooperation shows that the level of cooperation of 66.7% of students has developed according to expectations and 33.3% has greatly developed. The psychomotor value, namely the ability to discuss students shows that 63.3% of students have achieved the minimum completeness criterion value. Likewise, the presentation skills of students showing 70% of students have achieved the minimum completeness criterion score of 70.

Improving Students' Analytical Skills and Learning Interest Through the Tarl and CRT Approaches with The PBL Model on Chemical Buffer Material

Classroom action research was conducted to determine the increased analytical skills and students' interest in 2 cycles. Learning is carried out by applying the Problem-Based Learning (PBL) model with the Culturally Responsive Teaching (CRT) and Teaching at The Right Level (TaRL) approaches. Learning is carried out referring to the Kurikulum Merdeka. The research carried out was of the type of classroom action research. The research subjects were 26 students from the same class and school. The research was carried out in two cycles. The first cycle carried out learning using the PBL model with a CRT approach. The same learning was carried out in the second cycle using the TaRL approach. Data collection techniques are obtained from students' pre-tests and post-tests on students' analytical skills and learning interests. The research method is quantitative and descriptive qualitative, with an analysis technique using N-Gain and categorized based on the Likert scale. Research shows an increase in students' analytical skills to 0.46 or in the medium category. The classical increase in students' learning interest is as much as 95% in the high category.

Improving Mathematics Learning Activity and Outcomes through the Culturally Responsive Teaching (CRT) Learning Approach for Class VII Middle School Students

The choice of learning approach carried out by the teacher can influence student activity and learning outcomes. This research aims to determine the application of the Culturally Responsive Teaching (CRT) approach in improving the activity and mathematics learning outcomes of class VII junior high school students. The subjects in this research were students in class VII-A of SMP Negeri 3 Sidoarjo for the 2022/2023 academic year, totaling 32 students. This research uses a research method in the form of Classroom Action Research (PTK) with 2 cycles and each cycle consists of 4 stages, namely the planning stage, action implementation, observation/observation, and reflection. Research data collection techniques include observation, tests and documentation. The results of the research showed that student learning activity in the pre-cycle was still in the low activity category, namely with a percentage of 51.95%, then in cycle I it increased to the moderate activity category with a percentage of 67.09%, and in cycle II it again increased to the high activity category. with a percentage of 79.10%. The percentage of students' classical mathematics learning outcomes in the pre-cycle was 43.75% (14 students in the complete category out of a total of 32 students), then in cycle I it increased to 75% (24 students in the complete category out of a total of 32 students), and in cycle II experienced another increase reaching 81.25% (26 students in the complete category out of a total of 32 students). Based on these results, it can be concluded that the application of the Culturally Responsive Teaching (CRT) learning approach can increase the activeness and mathematics learning outcomes of class VII-A students in the statistical material of presenting data at SMP Negeri 3 Sidoarjo for the 2022/2023 academic year.

Equity in Music Education: Incorporating Queer Theory into Culturally Responsive Teaching

Equity in Music Education: Incorporating Queer Theory into Culturally Responsive Teaching

Culturally responsive evaluation teaching and learning in higher education: A higher calling

AbstractCulturally responsive evaluation (CRE) education has gained traction over the past 15 years, yet there is a dearth of literature on this topic. In response, we offer guidance on CRE education in higher education. Influenced by Stafford Hood, we engage CRE education as a social responsibility or a higher calling. Accordingly, in this article, we describe the importance of culturally responsive pedagogy (CRP) to fulfill our social responsibility in CRE education. We also highlight signature CRP used in our CRE courses, namely the incorporation of diverse practical field experiences and innovative instructional technology. We conclude with lessons learned.

Mapping teachers’ perspectives on culturally responsive pedagogy in mathematics: from academic achievement to insights and opportunities

ABSTRACT Following the seminal work of Gloria Ladson-Billings, research on culturally responsive pedagogy (CRP) has, in recent years, expanded significantly. Ladson-Billings proposes three elements of CRP: academic achievement, cultural competence, and sociopolitical consciousness. Nevertheless, in mathematics education research on CRP, the sociopolitical consciousness element is often under-explored or even absent. This paper began as an investigation of how Ladson-Billings’ three elements could be used to examine prospective and practicing teachers’ (PPTs') perspectives on CRP, prior to their participation in a professional development course on CRP in the mathematics classroom. Thirty-one participants from three separate offerings of the course responded in writing to a set of open questions about CRP (in general and in mathematics). Thematic data analysis pointed to the complexities of categorising the data based primarily on Ladson-Billings’ three elements. In addition, our analysis indicated five components underpinning participants’ responses: challenges; opportunities; fears; resistance; insights. We conclude with a revised conceptualisation of CRP for mathematics teacher education programmes aimed at supporting PPTs’ development of their CRP-related knowledge, skills, and dispositions.

PENERAPAN MODEL PEMBELAJARAN PROBLEM BASED LEARNING TERINTEGRASI CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE TEACHING (CRT) UNTUK MENINGKATKAN MOTIVASI DAN HASIL BELAJAR SISWA KELAS X IPA 2 SMA NEGERI 7 MATARAM PADA MATA PELAJARAN KIMIA TAHUN AJARAN 2022/2023

This study is a Classroom Action Research that aims to investigate whether the implementation of the Problem-Based Learning model integrated with Culturally Responsive Teaching (CRT) can enhance the motivation and learning outcomes of X IPA 2 at SMA Negeri 7 Mataram in the subject of Chemistry for the academic year 2022/2023. The research employs the Classroom Action Research method, consisting of planning, acting, observing, and reflecting. Data sources include both quantitative and qualitative data, encompassing pre-test and post-test results, observations of the teaching and learning process, questionnaire responses, daily journals/field notes, and activity photos. The research is conducted collaboratively with fellow teachers to assess student motivation and learning outcomes after implementing the intervention in two cycles, with each cycle comprising two sessions. The results of the study indicate that the application of the Problem-Based Learning model integrated with Culturally Responsive Teaching demonstrates high student motivation, with an agreement percentage of 89%. Additionally, there is an evident improvement in student engagement, as shown by an average class activity percentage of 60.96% in the first cycle and 87% in the second cycle. Furthermore, there is an enhancement in student learning outcomes, with a proficiency percentage increasing from 77% in the first cycle to 86% in the second cycle.

Membangun Paradigma tentang Makna Guru pada Pembelajaran Culturally Responsive Teaching dalam Implementasi Kurikulum Merdeka di Era Abad 21

To align with the current curriculum, 21st-century learning necessitates teachers to depart from the old paradigm, where teachers were considered to have the role of merely delivering instructional content. The implementation of the "Merdeka" Curriculum at present can be said to not be fully realized by all schools. The essence of education involves incorporating cultural elements into the child's self, allowing the child to become a humane being by assimilating into the culture. The research conducted here utilizes a library research or literature study research type. The data collection technique used involves exploring data through literature reviews, reading, examining, and noting information from various reference sources such as journals, articles, and relevant books. Furthermore, the data analysis technique employed is content analysis. From the research conducted, it is evident that the emerging new paradigm is that the "Merdeka" Curriculum offers an opportunity to apply Culturally Responsive Teaching (CRT) in learning. Teachers position themselves as facilitators tasked with eliminating disparities arising within the classroom due to the diversity in students' backgrounds, traditions, ethnicities, and other differences. Additionally, teachers also act as mediators who accommodate these disparities and embrace various cultural responses.