Abstract
This is a case study of Lee, a Hmong teacher, who reflects on her own schooling experiences in order to develop a culturally sensitive pedagogy based on empowerment and funds of knowledge. The findings indicate that Lee teaches science effectively using culturally sensitive pedagogy-utilizing Hmong students' and parents' funds of knowledge in science teaching and learning. The findings further indicate that Lee negotiates challenges and tensions associated with her science instructions by partnering with parents and some teachers.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 217-232 |
Number of pages | 16 |
Journal | Equity and Excellence in Education |
Volume | 42 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Apr 2009 |
Bibliographical note
Funding Information:This paper was supported by Grant-in-Aid and Multicultural Research Award, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis. Address correspondence to Bhaskar Upadhyay, University of Minnesota, College of Education & Human Development, Curriculum and Instruction, 125 Peik Hall, 159 Pillsbury Dr. SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455. E-mail: [email protected]