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Upadhyay, Bhaskar; Maruyama, Geoffrey; Albrecht, Nancy – International Journal of Science Education, 2017
In this interpretive case study, we draw from sociocultural theory of learning and culturally relevant pedagogy to understand how urban students from nondominant groups leverage their sociocultural experiences. These experiences allow them to gain an empowering voice in influencing science content and activities and to work towards…
Descriptors: Elementary School Students, Urban Schools, Case Studies, Culturally Relevant Education
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Upadhyay, Bhaskar – Equity & Excellence in Education, 2009
This is a case study of Lee, a Hmong teacher, who reflects on her own schooling experiences in order to develop a culturally sensitive pedagogy based on empowerment and funds of knowledge. The findings indicate that Lee teaches science effectively using culturally sensitive pedagogy--utilizing Hmong students' and parents' funds of knowledge in…
Descriptors: Hmong People, Teaching Methods, Science Instruction, Student Empowerment