Interviewing teachers on their cultural responsiveness

1. INTERVIEWING TEACHERS AT BJM
GAUGING CULTURAL RESPONSIVENESS

2. PURPOSE
My intention for conducting this research is to
gain more information about the teachers at
BJM that could be useful for Dr. Nia and other
faculty members who support culturally
responsive education and are trying to integrate
these methods into practice.

3. GAINING ACCESS
I emailed all of the teachers
who currently work at BJM
asking them for permission to
partake in my project
I currently have 14 scheduled
interviews

4. DATA COLLECTION METHOD
Structure questions to be open and
inviting
During the interview, do not
challenge answers or share
position.
Encourage a deeper
explanation

5. RESULTS
I have only completed 4 out of 14 interviews to
date
Common themes I have noticed so far:
Direct connection between childhood educational experiences and
current methodologies
Many teachers believe that culture is not a primary factor in how
children learn
They believe all people learn differently and each child is an
individual