Enhancing Engagement through Culturally Relevant Teaching in a Low-Income High School English Classroom
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Title
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Enhancing Engagement through Culturally Relevant Teaching in a Low-Income High School English Classroom
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Creator
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Aiden Littau
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Abstract
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Culturally relevant pedagogy is a prime framework for boosting student engagement in the classroom. This action research project displays how this pedagogical approach benefits Latinx students in a low-income high school. Through demanding academic excellence, developing cultural competence, and building a sociopolitical awareness among students, this project aims to signify just how powerful this framework can be. The research conducted takes place over a semester and discusses the findings of how these three tenets worked in practice. I use a range of data including unit and lesson plans, curricula, informal observations, and personal reflections to analyze the outcome of this pedagogy in action. While culturally relevant pedagogy is often related to the education of African American students, this research identifies the power it brings to Latinx students.
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degree
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action_research
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Master of Arts in Teaching (initial licensure)
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Date
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8/1/2024
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note
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Lin Wu
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Marie LeJeune
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Rights
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Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 8/02/2024, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author.
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https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en
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Key Words
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culturally relevant pedagogy, Latinx students, English language arts
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Language
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eng
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Type
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Text
AidenLittau_ARP_2024.pdf