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Research indicates that when teachers fail to recognize and appreciate their student's potential,
they often overlook their existing knowledge bases, leading to significant academic challenges
for mathematics students. This study examined the perceptions, competencies, and practices of
culturally responsive pedagogy (CRP) among mathematics teachers in upper primary and middle
schools in the North Wollo Zone of the Amhara Region -Ethiopia. It also evaluated how various
demographic characteristics of the teachers influenced their perceptions, competencies, and
implementation of CRP. Additionally, the study aimed to identify how demographic and
professional attributes predict the practical application of CRP in mathematics instruction. The
study utilized the convergent parallel mixed research design and involved mathematics teachers,
students, principals, and heads of mathematics departments as participants. Data was collected
through surveys, classroom observations, document analysis, and interviews, which were
analyzed quantitatively and qualitatively. The findings revealed that upper primary and middle
school mathematics teachers strongly valued the importance of CRP; however, their capability to
execute CRP strategies was assessed as moderate. Moreover, the practice of CRP tended to
improve with increased years of teaching experience. The results further indicated that teachers'
years of teaching experience and competencies significantly predicted their CRP practices.
Despite the positive perceptions, the study identified various challenges that hindered the
effective implementation of CRP in mathematics education. Overall, the research contributes
valuable insights into understanding culturally responsive pedagogy in the context of
mathematics teaching in North Wollo Zone, Ethiopia. It underscores the need for ongoing
professional development and support to enhance teachers' capabilities, particularly in light of
the correlation between teaching experience and effective CRP practices. It also emphasizes the
importance of addressing existing challenges to foster better academic outcomes for mathematics
students. |
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