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Asset-Based Teaching Strategies For Elementary English Learners, Peyton Hecht
Asset-Based Teaching Strategies For Elementary English Learners, Peyton Hecht
Graduate Teacher Education
Research studies were analyzed to find how English language learners (ELLs) brought unique skills, ideas, cultural experiences, and language into the classroom that could benefit all students. The assets ELL students brought into the classroom had a positive effect on the student’s education when educators recognized the strengths of students. Research exposed the deficit mindset that had inhabited education where ELL students were behind in academics because of lagged language skills (Genesee, Lindholm-Leary, Saunders, Christian, 2005). The scope of the researched proved that a deficit mindset in regard to ELL students did not lead to academic success. Instead, the studies …
Culturally And Linguistically Responsive Teaching Practices For English Learners, Alanna Williamson
Culturally And Linguistically Responsive Teaching Practices For English Learners, Alanna Williamson
Graduate Teacher Education
English Language Learners (ELLs) in the United States have continually underachieved in literacy. This paper evaluated research done on the effectiveness of culturally and linguistically responsive (CLR) practices on literacy improvement for preschool to early elementary ELLs. Multiple studies were synthesized in the areas of positive and negative teacher perceptions, effective culturally and linguistically responsive strategies, and creating independent learners. The research determined CLR teaching to be an effective method for improving teacher perceptions of ELLs. It was also shown that through culturally and linguistically responsive practices, teachers can offer successful literacy strategies. The studies additionally indicated CLR practices could …
Students Of Color Deserve A Chance, Too! A Single-Topic Case Study Of White Female Teachers And Their Perceptions Of Culturally Responsive Teaching Practices, Brian Dawson
CUP Ed.D. Dissertations
According to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) students of color, on average, perform lower than their White peers. Lived experiences and cultural influences of White educators do not match students of color in today’s schools. These differences contribute directly to students of color not experiencing rigorous and high-quality instruction relating to their world. This study used a qualitative single-topic case study research design, utilizing semistructured, individual, face-to-face interviews, and five focus group meetings to gather data. Participating teachers’ experiences, perspectives, and perceptions regarding culturally responsive teaching practices and their personal lived experiences framed this study. The conceptual framework …
Perceptions And Experiences Of White Teachers Teaching African American Students In K-5 Rural Midwest Schools, Tiffany L. Snyder
Perceptions And Experiences Of White Teachers Teaching African American Students In K-5 Rural Midwest Schools, Tiffany L. Snyder
CUP Ed.D. Dissertations
The purpose of this qualitative study was to examine the teaching experiences of White educators working with African American students in rural elementary schools. The findings offered insight into the following questions: (a) How are White teachers prepared to teach African American students? (b) What are the cultural competence abilities of White teachers at rural elementary schools? This study occurred in a predominately White community in the Midwest and involved three schools from the same district. The target group included nine White participants. Research methodology included individual interviews, researcher’s journal, and a self-assessment survey. The interviews were recorded on an …