October 23, 2023
Culturally Responsive Teaching: Insights from an International Student
Culturally responsive teaching is all about creating an inclusive classroom by embracing the diverse cultural backgrounds of students. It happens when instructors genuinely understand, appreciate, and warmly welcome the unique cultural richness, values, norms, and stories that each student brings to the learning experience. When students feel welcomed and a strong sense of belonging, their learning experiences take a remarkable turn for the better. The extensive body of data supporting the importance of cultivating a sense of community and belonging for student motivation and engagement underscores this fact (e.g., Gillen-O’Neel, 2021; Ryan & Deci, 2017). Read More