Incorporating Culturally Relevant Curriculum Into Developmental Courses for Hispanic College Students

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Abstract

This paper presents findings from a study at Adelante College, a Hispanic-majority community college in South Texas, implementing state reform to developmental reading and writing courses. The data uncovered some tensions where faculty struggled to incorporate a culturally relevant curriculum despite their awareness of their location and the community the college serves. Recommendations are made for improving the teaching of Hispanic students in developmental courses.

Author

• Erin Doran, The University of Texas - San Antonio