A Self-Study of Culturally Relevant Pedagogy in a Higher Education Institution in the United Arab Emirates

2018 ◽  
pp. 82-92
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
United Arab Emirates ◽  
Culturally Relevant Pedagogy ◽  
Culturally Relevant ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Higher Education Institution ◽  
Self Study ◽  
Relevant Pedagogy

scholarly journals The Pertinence of a Culturally Relevant Pedagogy in Internationalized Higher Education

2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 1 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rebeca Heringer
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Culturally Relevant Pedagogy ◽  
Culturally Diverse ◽  
Culturally Relevant ◽  
Phenomenological Study ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Post Secondary ◽  
Diverse Context ◽  
University Classrooms ◽  
Relevant Pedagogy

The burgeoning process of internationalization of higher education has greatly transformed university classrooms with the presence of innumerous nationalities. Thus it is imperative that professors are well equipped to teach in such culturally diverse context while sustaining the goals of internationalization. Although a culturally relevant pedagogy has been widely used in many educational settings, including higher education, there is a paucity of studies looking for its pertinence in an internationalized context. Then, based on Gloria Ladson-Billings’ (1995) theoretical framework, this critical phenomenological study depicts the extent to which that approach is also pertinent for informing post-secondary teachers’ work with international students in modern days. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with ten experienced professors across different faculties at a mid-sized Canadian university. Findings reveal that this pedagogy is highly appropriate to illuminate professors’ practices, but this relevance also points to fundamental and urgent aspects that must be taken into consideration when aiming at a democratic and true internationalized education.

scholarly journals The Road to Culturally Relevant Pedagogy: Expatriate teachers' pedagogical practices in the cultural context of Saudi Arabian higher education

2014 ◽  
Vol 49 (1) ◽  
pp. 201-226 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amani K. Hamdan Alghamdi
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Culturally Relevant Pedagogy ◽  
Cultural Context ◽  
Culturally Relevant ◽  
Saudi Arabian ◽  
Pedagogical Practices ◽  
The Road ◽  
Saudi Students ◽  
Relevant Pedagogy ◽  
Expatriate Teachers

This case study explored the need for culturally relevant pedagogy (CRP) in Saudi Arabian higher education, especially when students have a cultural background that differs from that of their instructor. The study documented how expatriate teachers structured their pedagogical practices in the Saudi Arabian context. It examined how these university teachers attempted to proactively accommodate students’ needs, prior experiences and performance, and how they promoted academic progress while teaching in a different culture. Six themes were revealed: (1) the challenges of constructivism in the Saudi Arabian context; (2) linking pedagogy to the lives of Saudi students; (3) alternating and adjusting teaching to address student needs; (4) connecting with students’; (5) discrepancies in teachers’ beliefs; and (6) teachers’ assumptions and expectations about knowledge. It is argued that CRP offers opportunities for better learning experiences for Saudi students. Through CRP, learning can be made more meaningful and can help in the development of a positive student identity. Some pedagogical strategies are offered to help teachers implement CRP.

scholarly journals The Use Of "Minato" As A Character Learning Self-Study Application And Its Effects: An Introduction To Beginner Japanese Language Learners At Indonesian Higher Education Institution

KIRYOKU ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 74-79
Author(s):  
Taku Okamoto ◽  
Maharani Patria Ratna ◽  
Sriwahyu Istana Trahutami
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Language Learners ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Japanese Language ◽  
Higher Education Institution ◽  
Self Study ◽  
Self Learning ◽  
Study Application

Self-learning atau pembelajaran mandiri merupakan salah satu metode pembelajaran yang menjawab tantangan pembelajaran pada era pembelajaran jarak jauh yang telah ditetapkan pemerintah karena pandemic Covid-19. Penelitian ini mendeskripsikan efektifitas penggunaan Minato sebagai media self-learning pada pembelajar pemula bahasa Jepang di Sekolah Vokasi, Universitas Diponegoro, Sebagai media pembelajaran, Minato memiliki beberapa kelas yang dapat diambil untuk pembelajaran bahasa Jepang dasar secara mandiri, diantaranya adalah pembelajaran mandiri hiragana dan katakana, dialek, dan kanji. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode survei yang digunakan sebagai media untuk mengetahui efektifitas penggunaan Minato. Sebelum melaksanakan pembelajaran self-learning, mahasiswa diminta untuk mengisi survei dan pretest. Setelah melaksanakan pembelajaran dengan Minato, pembelajar kembali mengisi survei dan posttest. Hasil survei dan tes akan digunakan untuk mengetahui efektifitas penggunaan Minato. Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah Minato sangat efektif untuk pembelajaran mandiri. Hal tersebut disimpulkan berdasarkan angket yang disebar kepada mahasiswa, sertifikat elektronik mahasiswa, serta pendapat pengajar.

Teaching for Diversity Online

2021 ◽  
pp. 987-1005
Author(s):  
Johanna M. Tigert ◽  
Argyro Aloupis Armstrong
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Culturally Relevant Pedagogy ◽  
Teaching Practices ◽  
Culturally Relevant ◽  
Online Courses ◽  
Online Course ◽  
Diverse Populations ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Diverse Classrooms ◽  
Relevant Pedagogy

Existing gaps in teacher education programs impact programs' ability to provide teachers with effective teaching practices for use in diverse classrooms. Higher education institutions attempting to address culturally relevant pedagogy through online courses struggle to create meaningful learning opportunities for students especially when they do not have opportunities to work with diverse populations outside of class. This chapter discusses the challenges a higher education faculty member and her doctoral assistant faced when teaching an accelerated 10-week online course titled Educating Diverse Populations. The asynchronous nature of the online course and the optionality of the online group chats disrupted the process of class dialogue and interactions normally found in traditional face-to-face courses. However, reflecting on a variety of autobiographical resources and participating in weekly discussion posts assisted students to better incorporate culturally relevant pedagogy into their teaching practices.

scholarly journals Untangling Constructs on Characteristics of Effective Teaching from a Higher Education Institution: Basis for Effective Teaching Program

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 275-291
Author(s):  
Djonde Frega Antiado ◽  
Maher Ibrahim Mikhael Tawadrous ◽  
Rommel Pilapil Sergio
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
General Education ◽  
Effective Teaching ◽  
United Arab Emirates ◽  
Teaching Effectiveness ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Teaching Program ◽  
Higher Education Institution ◽  
Academic Qualification

The need of skilled workforce to meet the challenges of the 21st century puts teaching effectiveness to the forefront of higher education policies. Therefore, the current study explores the Characteristics of Effective Teaching (CET) as observed by the students from a higher education institution in the United Arab Emirates. The study employed a descriptive survey method wherein qualitative analysis of data was used. The respondents (N=199; 121 were females and 78 were males) are registered in General Education courses using a pre-constructed interview schedule. The 69 CETs had been ascertained by qualitative method through axial coding of general themes in order to come-up with recommendations pointing to Effective Teaching Program (ETP). The dominant characteristics of effective teaching as perceived by the student respondents were 21 items with “helpful” topping the list, followed by “knowledgeable,” “friendly,” “organized,” and “flexible.” Six classifications were derived from clustering the CET, namely: buddy type, accommodating type, cool type, academician type, techie type, and non-biased type. The major findings reveal that the three important elements of effective teaching as perceived by students are academic qualification, attitudes, and skills. Specific recommendations to ETP are also introduced in the paper to strengthen the quality of teaching effectiveness.

scholarly journals Language Anxiety: A Case Study of the Perceptions and Experiences of Students of English as a Foreign Language in a Higher Education Institution in the United Arab Emirates

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (9) ◽  
pp. 185 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rola Ahmed Lababidi
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
United Arab Emirates ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Language Anxiety ◽  
Foreign Language Anxiety ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Second Phase ◽  
Higher Education Institution

<p>This case study explores and investigates the perceptions and experiences of foreign language anxiety (FLA) among students of English as a Foreign Language in a Higher Education Institution in the United Arab Emirates. The first phase explored the scope and severity of language anxiety among all Foundation level male students at a college in the UAE. In the second phase of the study, focus group (FG) interviews with students were conducted to gain a deeper understanding of the possible sources of anxiety about language learning and its manifestations, as well as consideration of the strategies that may be used to alleviate its negative effects. The findings indicate that some of the student participants in this case study experienced moderate to high levels of anxiety in the second language classrooms. The findings from the FG indicate that foreign language anxiety could be attributed to a number of variables. The results highlight a number of implications and recommendations for future research.</p>

Teaching for Diversity Online

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-19
Author(s):  
Johanna M. Tigert ◽  
Argyro Aloupis Armstrong
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Culturally Relevant Pedagogy ◽  
Teaching Practices ◽  
Culturally Relevant ◽  
Online Courses ◽  
Online Course ◽  
Diverse Populations ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Diverse Classrooms ◽  
Relevant Pedagogy

Existing gaps in teacher education programs impact programs' ability to provide teachers with effective teaching practices for use in diverse classrooms. Higher education institutions attempting to address culturally relevant pedagogy through online courses struggle to create meaningful learning opportunities for students especially when they do not have opportunities to work with diverse populations outside of class. This chapter discusses the challenges a higher education faculty member and her doctoral assistant faced when teaching an accelerated 10-week online course titled Educating Diverse Populations. The asynchronous nature of the online course and the optionality of the online group chats disrupted the process of class dialogue and interactions normally found in traditional face-to-face courses. However, reflecting on a variety of autobiographical resources and participating in weekly discussion posts assisted students to better incorporate culturally relevant pedagogy into their teaching practices.

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