Since the 1970’s millions of dollars have been spent and innumerable studies have permeated the research literature on discriminatory discipline practices and social justice pedagogy, particularly as related to culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD) students. The literature indicates that classroom practices used with CLD students are habitually problematic, impacting school climate and students’ academic achievement. Reflective of these practices, much of the literature has focused on classroom or school-wide interventions that alter student behavior. Little research has been published focused on changing teacher perceptions and behaviors through teacher training. The lack of this research and of educator training programs surrounding culturally responsive practices, as well as access and inclusion for all students, continues to plague the educational attainment of students from several at-risk categories (e.g., economically disadvantaged and marginalized populations). This presentation offers evidence from two research studies in which researchers examined the positive impact that intense structured training had on improving teachers’ cultural responsivity and cultural competency (CRCC) in the classroom, and in turn, how those teachers’ use of CRCC impacts student discipline. Specifically, the research questions were (1) can a 12-week intervention for teachers significantly improve their cultural responsivity and cultural competency when working with students from CLD backgrounds and (2) does that translate into improved student disciplinary outcomes? This presentation shares the findings from these studies and shares the effective design, implementation, and evaluation of educator training as it relates to cultural competency and responsivity.

Authors:
Lisa Lambert Snodgrass, Purdue University, United States
Denise Whitford, Purdue University, United States

About the Presenter(s)
Dr. Lisa Lambert Snodgrass is an Assistant Professor of Higher Education and Educational Leadership & Policy Studies at Purdue University. Her research centers on the cultural dimensions of student, faculty and staff experiences in Pk-22 settings.

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https://www.education.purdue.edu/faculty-profiles/name/lisa-snodgrass/

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