Date of Award
5-2025
Culminating Project Type
Starred Paper
Styleguide
apa
Degree Name
Special Education: M.S.
Department
Special Education
College
School of Education
First Advisor
Michael Pickle
Second Advisor
Jennifer Christensen
Third Advisor
Martin Lo
Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 License.
Keywords and Subject Headings
crt, Culturally Relevant Pedagogy, Emotional Behavioral Disorders
Abstract
Manifold studies report the relations among culturally relevant pedagogy and the academic and social success of students in the classroom. Culturally relevant pedagogy and teaching are essential features of teacher training and of classroom practice. Culturally relevant pedagogy enhances student learning and promotes feelings of community in the classroom. Its methods and the philosophy are student centered and incorporating students’ unique backgrounds, cultures, and life experiences into their educational systems. In addition to fostering students’ sense of belonging, culturally relevant pedagogy can also impact their critical thinking and overall academic performance (Hammond, 2014). This review examines the use of culturally relevant pedagogy with secondary students are diagnosed with emotional behavior disorders. Three questions guide the analysis. First, to what extent and how can culturally relevant improve academic and cognitive performance for students with emotional behavior disorders? Second, does culturally relevant teaching improve the social integration and behavior of special education students with emotional behavior disorders? Third, to what extent could culturally relevant pedagogy play apart in preventing disproportioned representation of students with emotional behavioral, as well as the improvement of teacher efficacy?
Recommended Citation
Madison, Tahanee, "The Impact of Culturally Relevant Pedagogy on the Success of Secondary Students with Emotional Behavioral Disorders in Educational Settings" (2025). Culminating Projects in Special Education. 226.
https://repository.stcloudstate.edu/sped_etds/226
Comments/Acknowledgements
First I would like to thank God whose guidance and grace have carried me through this journey. Professional supporters who have walked along side of me and dedicated themselves to ensure I am guided in the proper direction. Friends who have dedicated their time and support in moments of exhaustion and self doubt. My students who inspire me every day with their resilience, curiosity and love. My family, most of my own children and husband, who inspire me to keep going and remind me what I am capable of. I love you all & thank you.