ERIC Number: EJ1398508
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2023
Pages: 8
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ISSN: ISSN-2053-535X
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Nurturing Self-Efficacy for Culturally Responsive Teaching through Online Language Immersion
Courtney, Matthew B.
Journal for Multicultural Education, v17 n4 p419-426 2023
Purpose: This study aims to examine the impact of an online language immersion program on the participants' self-efficacy for culturally responsive teaching. Design/methodology/approach: The Culturally Responsive Teaching Self-Efficacy Scale (Siwatu, 2007), the Culturally Responsive Teaching Outcome Expectations Scale (Siwatu, 2007) and the Culturally Responsive Classroom Management Self-Efficacy Scale (Siwatu, et al., 2015) were used to examine the impact of the intervention using a pretest/posttest analysis. Participant reflections were also qualitatively coded to provide further insight into the program. Findings: The intervention showed a statistically significant and positive change to participant's self-efficacy in the areas of culturally responsive teaching and culturally responsive classroom management. Participants showed growth in outcome expectancy, but this change was not statistically significant. Practical implications: Educators working with a high number of English learners (EL) can benefit from the intervention, which allows the educator to share in the language learning experience and gain a deeper understanding of the day-to-day challenges faced by their students. Originality/value: This study represents the second attempt to document the impact of the BaseLang Grammarless program as a professional learning intervention for K-12 educators working in schools with a high rate of EL.
Descriptors: Self Efficacy, Immersion Programs, Online Courses, Culturally Relevant Education, Classroom Techniques, Teaching Methods, Intervention, Program Effectiveness, English Language Learners, Elementary Secondary Education, Second Language Instruction, English (Second Language), Spanish
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
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Language: English
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