Using Culturally Relevant Pedagogy to Develop Academic Student Identity.

Abstract

The session will define academic identity and present obstacles that hindered the development positive academic identity. Through Culturally Relevant Pedagogy (CRP), a framework of teaching that promotes social justice, we explore how educators can support the learning needs of diverse groups of students across multiple content areas. We exam a major historical events tied to scientific discoveries and then new ways to approach lessons from a more culturally inclusive standpoint using CRP. Our research will help educators to be more reflective and inclusive in their teaching practices in order to give all students a proverbial seat at the table.