For this assignment, you will write reviews on two separate doctoral dissertations. Please use the attached template provided APA strictly enforced submit word. document. Also my previous assignment regarding the chosen research topic is attached you have. to use. my. research topic identified in the attached Research Topic. You have to use my research topic for 1 part of the assignment.Please use the Scholars Crossing link provided with this assignment to locate dissertation.
Select two Liberty University School of Education doctoral dissertations via the Liberty University
Scholars Crossing link provided with this assignment. The dissertations in the Scholars
Crossing repository are organized chronologically, with the most recently published on top.
Click on the title of a dissertation to view basic information for that dissertation, including the
abstract. Click the Download button to access the full-text document. Be sure to confirm via
the title page of the selected dissertation that it is indeed a dissertation and not a conference
presentation, thesis, or other forms of scholarly work.
The dissertations you select should not be dissertations you have previously reviewed for this or
another course. One dissertation you choose should reflect the research topic you identified in
Discussion: Research Topic. The second dissertation you choose must employ a research
design type similar to that you will propose in your upcoming Research Methodology
Presentation Assignment. The dissertations you choose must have been written within the past
five years.
The length of this assignment is six pages for each dissertation for a total length of 12 pages (not
including the required title and references pages). Each six-page review must include the
following:
1. A two-page summary of the dissertation. What was done for the study? How? What was
found?
2. A two-page analysis of the quality of the research conducted. What are the strengths and
limitations of the research? What was done well? What could be improved? How would
you do the research differently?
3. A two-page personal analysis and practical application discussion. Describe personal
lessons learned from the dissertation and the relevance of the reviewed work within the
field of education.
Use current APA style throughout the paper. Review the Dissertation Reviews Grading Rubric
before submitting your assignment.
Note:Please. original work no Plagiarism. Your assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool.If the report is more than 2% then I will ask for a refund or I will ask you to redo. Also Please no A. I or chat bots.
Dissertation Reviews Resources
my. previous assignment with the chosen topic below.
Enhancing Culturally Responsive Teaching in Diverse Classrooms
Worldview and Importance of Topic
As a devout Christian, my biblical worldview is rooted in the belief that every individual is created in the image of God (Genesis 1:27) and is worthy of being treated with dignity. This approach has guided me in my stance on equity in an education setting, and it reflects in the current changes in how educators must deal with multicultural contexts in the classroom. Culturally responsive teaching (CRT) is not just a pedagogical approach but a reflection of loving one’s neighbor as oneself (Mark 12:31) and setting forth as a voice of justice and equity in the classroom.
The significance of CRT is further amplified due to the fact that there is a noteworthy increase in diversity among student populations in our classrooms. Students cultural context and experiences impact the learning outcomes as studies show (Banks 2015). Thus, by following CRT and its framework, educators are able to conceptualize more inclusive and productive learning contexts that acknowledge the individuality and worth of each student.
Scholarly Relevance
This research topic is relevant to scholarly work, as it raises a crucial question in the contemporary school setting. It is understood that the inclusion of CRT is advisable, but many teachers do not feel ready to incorporate these practices (Gay, 2018). My research will help in expanding the theoretical base of the current work by offering concrete principles and models for incorporating CRT into schools. This work will not only improve teacher readiness but will also help students stay engaged and perform better, especially if they are from marginalized groups.
New “Truth” and Practical Implications
The proposed research will contribute towards answering the question of how CRT can be translated into practical and effective educational strategies, as well as its impact on learning outcomes. Both survey and observation will be applied in this study to analyze how CRT affects the students’ participation, mastery expectations, and performance. It will help the teaching professionals and policymakers to understand those guidelines, which can be instrumental for the development of an inclusive school climate.
Further, this research will explain the existing hurdles for teachers who wish to adopt CRT and recommend possible solutions to the dilemma. This will prove useful in preparing teacher training and professional development programs.
Integration of S-C-R-I-P and Ethical Research
Reflecting on the School of Education Conceptual Framework and the S-C-R-I-P dispositions, this research embodies the following elements:
1. Social Responsibility: The argument on the importance of culturally responsive teaching in this research helps promote social justice and equity in the educational setting, as described in the Bible, that individuals need to learn to love fellow human beings.
2. Commitment: The connection between this research and a focus on all students, particularly students belonging to out-of-school populations, made me realize that this research is a step toward positively changing the educational system.
3. Reflective Practice: The study compels educators to explain whether their personal and professional growth attracted the notion of students at risk or, on the other hand, the idea emerged out of the educator’s bias toward the educational system.
4. Integrity: To ensure that research is conducted ethically, openly, and with respect for participants; that it achieves high academic standards; and protects individuals rights.
5. Professionalism: This research befits the existing set of knowledge and scholarship embraced within the professional educational field.
In conclusion, this particular research on culturally responsive teaching is not only relevant based on scholarly perspective but also relevant to our manuscript and views based on the biblical worldview and the S-C-R-I-P dispositions as well. It is a major reason to perform the analysis and findings to enrich the education field further and contribute to the improvement of inclusivity and efficiency of teaching.
References
Adnot, M., Dee, T., Katz, V., & Wyckoff, J. (2017). Teacher turnover, teacher quality, and student achievement in DCPS. Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis, 39(1), 54-76.
Banks, J. A. (2015). Cultural diversity and education: Foundations, curriculum, and teaching. Routledge.
Gay, G. (2018). Culturally responsive teaching: Theory, research, and practice. Teachers college press.- Hernandez, L., Robles, B., & Hamilton, K. (2019). Schools as learning organizations: Supporting deeper learning for students and teachers. Journal of Educational Change, 20(2), 219-239.
Oakes, J., Rogers, J., Lipton, M., & Morrell, E. (2019). Learning power: Organizing for education and justice. Teachers College Press.
