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Anglo middle school educators teach a large Hispanic student population: Realizations discovered and changes made in teaching and curriculum
Abstract
This qualitative study reported how eight Anglo middle school teachers adapted their curriculum, classroom organization, and behaviors as they taught a significant Hispanic student population in their classes. The participants were interviewed on three separate occasions to ascertain their professional backgrounds, classroom curriculum, classroom organization, and teaching strategies/behaviors. Teachers reported they had to make adaptations with regard to curriculum, class organization, increased class size, non-teaching responsibilities, paperwork, the Hispanic culture, and bilingualism. The amount and type of training the teachers received from the school district were also important factors in their adjustment. Recommendations regarding classroom management, professional training and support, curricular plans, and teaching strategies/behaviors for Anglo middle school teachers were made based on the data from the study to serve as a guide to other educators as they work to successfully educate Hispanic students.
Subject Area
Curricula|Teaching|Bilingual education|Multicultural education|School administration
Recommended Citation
Gordon, Tammy R, "Anglo middle school educators teach a large Hispanic student population: Realizations discovered and changes made in teaching and curriculum" (2004). ETD collection for University of Nebraska-Lincoln. AAI3159543.
https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/dissertations/AAI3159543