Publication Date
5-2025
Date of Final Oral Examination (Defense)
3-4-2025
Type of Culminating Activity
Dissertation
Degree Title
Doctor of Education in Curriculum and Instruction
Department
Curriculum, Instruction and Foundational Studies
Supervisory Committee Chair
Arturo Rodriguez, Ph.D.
Supervisory Committee Member
Jennifer Snow, Ph.D.
Supervisory Committee Member
Claudia Peralta, Ph.D.
Abstract
In this collaborative, embedded mixed-method study I explored the impact of teacher participation in a community of practice focused on improving attitudes toward and implementation of culturally relevant and responsive pedagogy. Using the Dispositions for Culturally Responsive Pedagogy Scale as a tool to induce critical reflection and dialogue; teachers collaboratively examined their beliefs, practices and perceptions regarding CRP. Through focus group interviews and exit tickets, changes in teacher behaviors and attitudes toward CRP were examined and identified. The goal of this study was to contribute to advancing knowledge on teacher empowerment through transformative learning experiences, CRP implementation, and professional learning in diverse rural settings.
DOI
https://doi.org/10.18122/td.2338.boisestate
Recommended Citation
Wolfrom, Maritt, "Transformative Shift: Exploring Teachers' Dispositions Toward Culturally Relevant Pedagogy in a Community of Practice" (2025). Boise State University Theses and Dissertations. 2338.
https://doi.org/10.18122/td.2338.boisestate