Building an Evaluation Framework for Reflection and Feedback in Culturally and Linguistically Sustaining STEM Pedagogies

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Abstract

This study investigates 1) how an evaluation framework focusing on culturally and linguistically sustaining STEM pedagogies (CLSSP) is developed; and 2) how multiple groups of users of this framework perceive its strengths and constraints. Grounded in a language-based approach to content instruction (de Oliveira, 2023) and contemporary perspectives on science learning (Buxton & Lee, 2023), we developed a rubric composed of six criteria and four levels. Using in-depth interviews with each group of rubric users including pre-service teachers (PSTs), a mentor providing feedback, and external scorers evaluating PSTs’ instruction, this study captures multi-dimensional views on a comprehensive evaluation framework based on the analytic rubric. The findings have implications for teacher educators developing specialized and purpose-driven evaluation frameworks.

Authors

• Shim Lew, University of West Florida

• Ji Hye Shin, Kennesaw State University

• Minkyoung Kim, University of West Florida

• John L. Pecore, University of West Florida

• Melissa Demetrikopoulos, Institute for Biomedical Philosophy