Culturally Responsive Teaching Can Support Student Engagement and Inclusiveness in Physical Education

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Title
Culturally Responsive Teaching Can Support Student Engagement and Inclusiveness in Physical Education
Creator
Trevor Karsseboom
Degree Name
Master of Arts in Teaching (initial licensure)
Project Type
Action Research Project
Date
6/15/2025
Abstract
The research project examines how culturally responsive teaching (CRT) together with student voice and differentiated instruction affect student engagement and inclusiveness in elementary physical education (PE). The research conducted at Lincoln Elementary in Woodburn, Oregon examines how deliberate inclusion of students' cultural backgrounds and personal interests and abilities within PE curriculum development creates an inviting and motivating educational space. The research data consisted of student survey responses together with observational notes and teacher lesson reflection records. The study reveals that students become more engaged when they see themselves represented in activities and when they participate in shaping their educational experiences. The practice of differentiating instruction and equipment according to student needs resulted in better confidence and skill growth among students. The research supports the concept that PE teaching methods which are both inclusive and responsive create better learning opportunities for all students while boosting their engagement levels.
Keywords
Culturally responsive teaching
student voice in PE
differentiated instruction
Committee Member
Rachel Harrington
Nancy Tedder
Rights
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Language
eng
Type
Text
Identifier
TrevorKarsseboom_ARP_2025
Item sets
Graduate Work