Date Approved
8-15-2022
Graduate Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Education-Literacy Studies: TESOL (M.Ed.)
Degree Program
College of Education
First Advisor
Nagnon Diarrassouba
Academic Year
2021/2022
Abstract
This project draws on Maslow’s theory of motivation using his hierarchy as a framework, as well as Vygotsky’s sociocultural theory. This project aims to engage and involve English Language Learners (ELL) in the classroom by informing educators of strategies that help to find commonalities among students and cultivate communication between Native English Speakers and ELLs thus developing a culturally inclusive classroom. By building the relationships between the two student subgroups (ELLs and NESs) teachers will gain a class of students who have a well-developed world view, increase language acquisition, and develop a deep appreciation and respect for other cultures. Through research-based strategies which educators will implement in their classrooms, they will establish a precedent for a thriving classroom culture that shares commonalities between students and builds communication, thus achieving cultural inclusion.
ScholarWorks Citation
Gidley, Julia L., "ELL Cultural Inclusion Initiative" (2022). Masters Theses. 1067.
https://scholarworks.gvsu.edu/theses/1067
