Community College English Instructors' Perceptions of Learning and Enacting Culturally Sustaining Teaching Strategies

Authors

  • Joshua Abreu University of Connecticut Author
  • Milagros Castillo-Montoya University of Connecticut Author
  • Kirsten Kortz Northern Essex Community College Author

Keywords:

culturally-sustaining pedagogy, culturally relevant pedagogy, community college, faculty professional development, Hispanic-Serving Institution

Abstract

This study involved five English instructors at a Hispan-ic-serving community college who participated in professional development workshops on culturally sustaining pedagogy (CSP). Three themes emerged from analysis of the survey and in-terview data: (1) Integration of disciplinary identity contributes to instructors’’ satisfaction with the workshops; (2) Instructors’ lived experiences shape their teaching and connections with students; and (3) Instructors’ self-efficacy impacts their use of CSP to meet academic goals. The results shed light on how cultural and identity factors can influence teaching and learning in higher education.

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Published

2024-04-25

How to Cite

Community College English Instructors’ Perceptions of Learning and Enacting Culturally Sustaining Teaching Strategies. (2024). Journal on Excellence in College Teaching, 30(1). https://celt.miamioh.edu/index.php/JECT/article/view/296