Abstract
Teachers must develop pedagogical practices to meet the needs of the growing number of multilingual learners in K-12 classrooms. Our inquiry- based research study analyzed ways that teachers can implement pedagogical strategies that are culturally responsive to multilingual learners. Thematic analysis of recent academic studies, class observations, and an interview with a language specialist affirm a set of culturally responsive instructional practices in the classroom that lead to the academic success of multilingual learners. These practices included teacher attitudes, translanguaging, and thinking routines to assist in English language acquisition. K-12 teachers, administrators, and community leaders working with multilingual learners can build on these findings.
Recommended Citation
Shanks, L., & Weakland, M. (2023). Culturally responsive strategies to support multilingual learners. James Madison Undergraduate Research Journal, 10(1), 41-51. http://commons.lib.jmu.edu/jmurj/vol10/iss1/4/
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