Thompson, Durell Lamar (2021-09). Exploring the Perspectives and Practices of ELAR Secondary Teachers Who Use Culturally Relevant Text in an Urban Classroom Setting. Doctoral Dissertation.
Thesis
The record of study utilized a qualitative research design to explore and observe teacher perspectives and practices when using culturally relevant text in their classrooms. The objective of this study was to understand these perspectives and practices and how they impact a teacher's ability to use culturally relevant text. Semi-structured interviews and unstructured observations were conducted and synthesized using In Vivo coding process. The analysis of interview data and observation notes resulted in the development of case studies, which outlined factors that interfered with teacher's ability to use CRTs, the practices and resources used by teachers implementing CRTs, and the perspective of teachers using CRTs in their classrooms. Final analysis of the data resulted in the development of the READ graphic organizer, which is designed to guide teachers in properly selecting CRTs for their classrooms, and a structured PD outline for integration of CRTs into an English Language Arts secondary classroom.
