ERIC Number: EJ965452
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Publication Date: 2012-Apr
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Latino Cultural Knowledge in the Social Studies Classroom
Ramirez, Axel Donizetti
Journal of Hispanic Higher Education, v11 n2 p213-226 Apr 2012
The study categorizes cultural background knowledge used by Latino students as they read history texts. The analysis revealed that participants made a large amount of connections attributed to their cultural experiential knowledge. The study also suggests reading ability does not limit the amount and quality of connections students make to their culture. The findings can help social studies teachers looking for additional ways to make social studies relevant and engaging for Latino students. (Contains 2 tables.)
Descriptors: Reading Ability, Cultural Background, Social Studies, Hispanic American Students, Cultural Awareness, Prior Learning, Learner Engagement, Teaching Methods, Culturally Relevant Education
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