Towards a model of culturally sustaining pedagogy for Roma youth

• In Event: AERA Roundtable Session Saturday 3:45 pm - Gold 4
  In Roundtable Session: Education at cross-roads: Education and Cultural Perspectives Across Nations

Abstract

Through a multi-site ethnographic study, we identify elements of a culturally sustaining pedagogical model to support the academic success of Roma students in Spain, the group that has experienced the highest levels of discrimination and has the highest drop-out rates. Through interviews with Roma youth and teachers identified by Roma community members, as well as observations of these teachers, we identify teacher and school-based practices that effectively support these students. Practices are discussed in the areas of student-teacher rapport, pedagogy, curriculum, and family collaboration. This is part of an ongoing study in collaboration with two Roma non-profit organizations, in seeking to ensure that this pedagogical model can be expanded nationwide.

Authors

• Raquel Sáenz Ortiz, Southwestern University

• Hannah I. Caceres, Southwestern University

• Ximena Ling Uribe, Southwestern University

• Alba Salazar Jiménez, Universidad de Sevilla