Culturally Responsive Teaching in the Online Classroom

Abstract only The concept of culturally responsive teaching has long been associated with the traditional, face-to-face classroom. However, the growth of distance education has meant that traditional classrooms are being replaced by online courses, and educators who were used to teaching in face-to-...

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Published in:ELearn magazine 2018-11, Vol.2018 (11)
Main Authors: Rhodes, Christy M., Schmidt, Steven W.
Format: Article
Language:eng ; jpn
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Summary:Abstract only The concept of culturally responsive teaching has long been associated with the traditional, face-to-face classroom. However, the growth of distance education has meant that traditional classrooms are being replaced by online courses, and educators who were used to teaching in face-to-face classrooms now find themselves in a very different situation of teaching online. Culturally responsive teaching is important in all classrooms, and it can be done online. This article examines basic principles of culturally responsive teaching in the context of elearning. It focuses on practical ideas for instructors interested in developing their own culturally responsive online teaching skills.
ISSN:1535-394X
1535-394X
DOI:10.1145/3295776.3274756