Graduation Date
Fall 2024
Document Type
Thesis
Program
Master of Arts degree with a major in Education
Committee Chair Name
Libbi Miller
Committee Chair Affiliation
HSU Faculty or Staff
Second Committee Member Name
Amanda Dinscore
Second Committee Member Affiliation
HSU Faculty or Staff
Keywords
Education, English Curriculum, Diverse Texts, Multicultural Literature, Secondary ELA Education
Subject Categories
Education
Abstract
Deciding which texts to teach in English Language Arts (ELA) classrooms poses challenges for educators. Traditionally, many teachers rely on established curricula, however, the increasing diversity of student populations highlights the need for texts that reflect student interests and backgrounds, as well as the need for culturally responsive pedagogical practices. To investigate student perceptions and benefits of culturally diverse texts, I created a short story unit and collected student reflections and teacher observations.
Citation Style
APA
Recommended Citation
Pounds, Chloe N., "Finding Connection: Teaching with Culturally Responsive Texts" (2024). Cal Poly Humboldt theses and projects. 811.
https://digitalcommons.humboldt.edu/etd/811