Paths to culturally responsive instruction: Preservice teachers’ readiness beliefs
Abstract
In an attempt to better understand and monitor preservice teachers’ perceptions of their ability to provide culturally responsive instruction, this study was designed to assess culturally responsive dispositions of students in similar courses required in their respective teacher education programs. Although there are several related terms in the extant literature, this study utilizes the following definition of culturally responsive pedagogy (Siwatu, 2007): An approach to teaching and learning that (1) uses students’ cultural knowledge,… experiences, prior knowledge, and individual learning preferences as a conduit to facilitate the teaching-learning process,…(2) incorporates students’ cultural orientations to design culturally compatible classroom environments,…(3) provides students with multiple opportunities to demonstrate what they have learned using a variety of assessment techniques,…(4) provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to function in mainstream culture while simultaneously helping students maintain their cultural identity, native language, and connection to their culture (cultural enrichment and competence). (pp. 304-305)
Reference
Mohr, K.A., Lane, F., & Sarker, A. (2010). Paths to culturally responsive instruction: Preservice teachers’ readiness beliefs. In R.T. Jiménez, V.J. Risko, M.K. Hundley, & D.W. Rowe (Eds.), 59th Yearbook of the National Reading Conference (pp. 304-314). Oak Creek, WI: National Reading Conference.
Journal
Yearbook of the National Reading Conference
Analysis
Is this article part of a larger project or series of studies?
no
Does this study draw on a large, preexisting data set?
no
Research Approach
Geographic Setting
Institutional Context
Certification Level
- Bilingual Endorsement
- ESL Endorsement
- Generalist
Programatic Focus
- Bilingual
- Elementary
- ELLs
Research Location Context
Preservice Participants
- Undergraduates (university based program)
Preservice Sample Size
Duration of Data Collection
Data Sources
- Culturally Responsive Teaching Self-Efficacy Scale (CRTSE)
Data Analysis Tools
Researcher Positionality
- Inside (studying their own programs)
Research Questions
"How confident are preservice teachers in their readiness to provide culturally responsive instruction?"
Is this research question explicit from the manuscript? Yes
How do preservice teachers in two different programs compare in their perceived readiness to provide culturally responsive instruction?
Is this research question explicit from the manuscript? Unknown
How do preservice teachers in two different programs change in their perceived
readiness to provide culturally responsive instruction during a semester course related
to language and literacy development for culturally diverse students?
Is this research question explicit from the manuscript? Unknown