A Qualitative Examination of the Impact of Culturally Responsive Educational Practices on the Psychological Well-Being of Students of Color     

Blaire Cholewa  Rachael D. Goodman  Cirecie West-Olatunji  Ellen Amatea 《The Urban Review》2014,46(4):574-596

Scholars have shown that educational experiences within the classroom may marginalize students of color which may result in psychological distress. However, the utilization of culturally responsive educational practices (CRE) can create environments in which marginalized students can thrive not only academically, but psychologically. The authors provide a qualitative case study examining the culturally responsive practices of one teacher through a relational cultural theory (RCT) lens. The findings suggest that CRE practices may serve as psychological interventions that are associated with decreased psychological distress and increased psychological well-being amongst students of color. Specifically, students demonstrated behaviors depicting a number of RCT’s five good things, including zest, empowerment, connection, clarity, and self-worth, that improve psychological well-being according to RCT.  相似文献   

Creating Cultural Competence: An Outreach Immersion Experience in Southern Africa     

Cirecie West-Olatunji  Rachael D. Goodman  Sejal Mehta  Laura Templeton 《International journal for the advancement of counseling》2011,33(4):335-346

With disasters on the rise, counselors need to increase their cultural awareness, knowledge, and skills to work with affected communities. This study reports outcomes of a four-week immersion experience in southern Africa with six counselor-trainees. Data sources for this qualitative study were: daily journals and demographic forms. Outcomes suggest that sustained contact with community residents and daily supervision experiences served to improve cultural awareness. Recommendations include pushing through students?? resistance using a non-linear dynamic model of transformation.  相似文献   

Parenting Practices Among Low-income Parents/Guardians of Academically Successful Fifth Grade African American Children     

Cirecie West-Olatunji  Tiffany Sanders  Sejal Mehta  Linda Behar-Horenstein 《Multicultural Perspectives》2013,15(3):138-144

Research investigating the relationship between parenting and academic achievement has provided conflicting results, particularly for low-income, culturally-diverse parents. Using resilience theory, the researchers conducted a case study with five low-income African American mothers. Findings suggest that educators can benefit from partnering with African American parents.  相似文献