Strategies to Create a Culturally Responsive Learning Environment

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Keisha Rogers
Winston-Salem State University

Brenda Cartwright
Winston-Salem State University

Rahim Skinner
Winston-Salem State University

Keywords

social justice, culturally-responsive, racial microaggressions

Abstract

This article is based on the workshop, Keeping it Real: Illusions of Equality and Justice on College Campuses. Students’ and presenters’ experiences show culturally diverse students and faculty must leave their cultures at the door in academia. Training strategies are recommended for a more culturally responsive learning and safe environment.

 



 

 

 

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Jan 12, 2016

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Vol. 11 No. 4
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Research Articles and Essays

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Author Biographies

Keisha Rogers, Winston-Salem State University

Keisha G. Rogers, Ph.D., CRC, LCAS, LPC is an Assistant Professor at Winston Salem State University in the Masters of Rehabilitation Counseling program.  She received her Ph.D. in Rehabilitation Counseling and Administration from Southern Illinois University Carbondale.  Dr. Rogers' professional background includes serving as a clinical director in private behavioral health agencies and in public and private sector rehabilitation counseling in the areas of substance abuse, vocational evaluation, and staff training and development.

Brenda Cartwright, Winston-Salem State University

 

Brenda Y. Cartwright, EdD, CRC, NCC, LPC, MHC is a Professor of Rehabilitation Counseling at Winston-Salem State University. She brings a distinctive perspective to the classroom-real-world application of theories. She has held teaching appointments in several universities and has over 20 years of experience in State-Federal vocational rehabilitation programs in management and direct service delivery positions coupled with experience in private rehabilitation and forensic settings.


Rahim Skinner, Winston-Salem State University

 Rahim N. Skinner, B.S., is a second-year graduate student in the Rehabilitation Counseling Master’s program at Winston-Salem State University. He has worked for 15 years with senior citizens and people with developmental and intellectual disabilities. He is currently a Housing Specialist for CenterPoint Human Services in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.