Honors College Senior Thesis Presentations
Mirrors of Learning : Amplifying Engagement and Retention with Culturally Relevant Teaching in 21st-Century Education
Academic Level at Time of Presentation
Junior
Major
Middle School Education
List all Project Mentors & Advisor(s)
Dr. Miguel Gomez; Dr. Stephanie Ford; Dr. Shimikqua Ellis
Presentation Format
Oral Presentation
Abstract/Description
This research investigates the impact of Culturally Relevant Teaching (CRT) on student engagement and information retention, in alignment with 21st-century learning objectives. CRT, which incorporates educational content reflecting the diverse identities of students, fosters a deeper connection to the material and aligns with the fundamental purpose of education in preparing students for societal and global contexts. By mirroring their realities in the curriculum, students are motivated to learn and retain information, recognizing its relevance to their lives. This increased retention is essential for accurately assessing student knowledge against state and national benchmarks, indicative of successful 21st-century education. Furthermore, CRT supports 21st-century learning skills such as communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity by ensuring representation in learning experiences. Bridging the gap between perceived irrelevance and engagement, CRT enhances student engagement, information retention, and the attainment of 21st-century educational goals.
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Honors College Senior Thesis Presentations
Mirrors of Learning : Amplifying Engagement and Retention with Culturally Relevant Teaching in 21st-Century Education
This research investigates the impact of Culturally Relevant Teaching (CRT) on student engagement and information retention, in alignment with 21st-century learning objectives. CRT, which incorporates educational content reflecting the diverse identities of students, fosters a deeper connection to the material and aligns with the fundamental purpose of education in preparing students for societal and global contexts. By mirroring their realities in the curriculum, students are motivated to learn and retain information, recognizing its relevance to their lives. This increased retention is essential for accurately assessing student knowledge against state and national benchmarks, indicative of successful 21st-century education. Furthermore, CRT supports 21st-century learning skills such as communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity by ensuring representation in learning experiences. Bridging the gap between perceived irrelevance and engagement, CRT enhances student engagement, information retention, and the attainment of 21st-century educational goals.