Presenter(s)

Margaret M. Edison

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Description

This research project examines the researcher's cultural experiences and subsequent reactions toward them during a four-month study abroad program in Ireland. Daily experiences were recorded via journaling and then compared to research-based attributes of culturally responsive educators. The researcher compared the self-analysis of the journalsto research-based attributes of culturally-responsive teachers in an attempt to discover what qualities and skills the researcher needs to further develop and improve. From the comparison, an action plan for the researcher's professional development with regard to becoming culturally competent has emerged. This research project is significant because the researcher intends to be an urban teacher and therefore will be working with students of many cultures. Understanding what is required to be culturally competent will allow the researcher to successfully work with all students.

Publication Date

4-18-2012

Project Designation

Honors Thesis

Primary Advisor

Beverly A. Tillman

Primary Advisor's Department

Teacher Education

Keywords

Stander Symposium project

Cultural Competence: A Personal Journey to Becoming a Culturally Relevant Educator

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