Culturally Relevant Pedagogy in STEM Classrooms

Culturally relevant pedagogy incorporates students’ diverse cultural backgrounds and perspectives into the learning process. In this interactive infographic, explore strategies that educators can use to create culturally relevant lessons and learning environments for students in STEM.

References

Jenkins, C. M. (2018). Educators, question your level of cultural responsiveness. Journal on Empowering Teaching Excellence, 2(2), Article 4, https://doi.org/10.26077/kttj-v296  Ladson-Billings, G. (1995). Toward a theory of culturally relevant pedagogy. American Educational Research Journal, 32(3), 465–491. https://doi.org/10.3102/00028312032003465  Santiago, A. (2017). Focusing on cultural competency in STEM education. Informal Science, 1(1), 1–16. Thevenot, Y. (2022). Culturally responsive and sustaining STEM curriculum as a problem-based science approach to supporting student achievement for Black and Latinx students. Voices in Urban Education, 50(1), 60–69. https://doi.org/10.33682/bhr8-6z56 

Topics

  • RDEISE
  • equity
  • racism
  • inclusion
  • diversity
  • belonging
  • inclusive education
  • STEM education
  • professional development
  • culturally relevant pedagogy