Diversity in the Nigerian tertiary institutions calls for concern due to divergence in cultural beliefs and orientation as well as environmental upbringing. More so, organizational growth is akin to employee’s performance as a result of his/her efforts to input. Consequently, th…
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The purpose of this study was to evaluate the cultural responsiveness of trauma-informed services and curricula used in public schools. Using Kirkhart’s (2013) A Culture Checklist, peer-reviewed journal articles were critically analyzed for the nine elements of culturally respon…
Drawing on historical case study methodology informed by critical perspectives of education, this study examines the decision by Tucson United School District (TUSD) to ban its nationally recognized Mexican American Studies (MAS) program in 2012. Framing public education as a si…
As the student population in U.S. public schools becomes more diverse, with an increase of students of color and from low socioeconomic backgrounds, it is critical that the opportunity gaps in our education system are addressed to provide an equitable education for urban youth. …
International student enrollment in U.S. higher education institutions is steadily increasing. In 2018/2019, more than one million international students were pursuing their higher education in the U.S.
The purpose of this study was to explore how skills gained through study abroad at the Pennsylvania State University influence individuals’ employability as they enter the workforce. Potential participants were invited to complete a qualification survey that gathered initial dem…
The underrepresentation of minority male teachers in the K-12 education system is a serious concern within the education sector. With the rising number of minority students, the low retention rate among minority male teachers has created concern among scholars. This research exp…
The modern urban family is living a tough complicated life. There is the hullabaloo of our everyday existence and we end the day with exhausted sleep. There is a constant struggle to find a moment's mental rest and find an opportunity to reflect on the deeper aspects of life, de…
Racism in the United States is pervasive and access to educational resources has not always been equally afforded throughout our history. Although some areas of our educational system have improved, the needs of minoritized students are still not being fully met. Culturally resp…
Educators have discussed multiculturalism and its iterations such as inclusion and cultural competency for several decades, yet Black and Brown students still have worse educational outcomes than white students and those from some Asian populations. These include lower graduatio…
Schools are a microcosm of the larger sociopolitical landscape and given the increase in instances of anti-Semitism within the United States, issues of religious-based discrimination and anti-Semitism also appear to be significant within schools. This study explored the lived ex…
Machismo has been a traditional reality for most Latino communities for much too long and unfortunately, it does not seem to be making an exit any time soon. To serve as a counteract for machismo, this thesis encourages for Universities to add onto training programs for faculty …
Disabled refugees are considered as the most marginalized group of all displaced populations. Disabled displaced people are at particular risk of violence, exploitation, and abuse. Additional barriers to accessing humanitarian assistance, education, health care, and other servic…
It is not known how international and domestic students described the effectiveness, if any, of peer mentoring on intercultural competence at a Western, private Christian university. The purpose of this qualitative descriptive study was to investigate how international and domes…
This study examines how I, as a white woman social justice educator at a southeastern public university, practiced gendered racism and was supported in these practices by administrators at my institution. White women have been socialized throughout history to use our gender subo…
This project was implemented among two churches whose potential mission trip participants needed to be trained in cross-cultural biblical teaching. This project’s purpose was to equip trainees to give uniform and reproducible teaching on biblical hermeneutics in cross-cultural s…
Media messages help construct and express intergroup perceptions, define boundaries between ingroups and outgroups, and shape a sense of belonging to social groups. Drawing upon social psychology, intergroup and mass communication, this study focuses on Muslims, a group that has…
Excellence in education is based on a curriculum that is true, relevant, and appropriate, and on educational processes that are humane and democratic. A pervasive problem in U.S. schools is a curriculum that perpetuates cultural hegemony, lacks multiple perspectives, and adheres…
Remote teaching has become the mainstream teaching method during the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Under such circumstances, teachers encountered great difficulty to transfer the entire classroom to cyberspace. Teachers found it is a great challenge to implement all the tea…