Students' Race and Teachers' Level of Cultural Responsiveness in Action

• In Event: Roundtable Session 22
  In Roundtable Session: Racial Examinations of Educator Experiences

Abstract

Throughout the United States there is a persistent academic achievement gap. In attempt to better understand the achievement gap, this investigation examined whether teachers’ level of cultural responsiveness differed based on the racial makeup of the student body. Using several theories, as identified in Culturally Responsive Educational Theories, a survey was developed and administered to measure an educator’s initial level of Cultural Responsiveness (AUTHOR SOURCE). The findings revealed that teachers who taught in schools with higher percentages of students of color, had higher levels of cultural responsiveness as it relates to teacher efficacy.

Authors

• Tyrone Tanner, Prairie View A&M University

• Douglas Hermond, Prairie View A&M University

• Mathias R. Vairez, Prairie View A&M University

• Larchin Leslie, Prairie View A&M University

• Patricia Hoffman Miller, Prairie View A&M University