Urban early childhood teachers’ perceptions of culturally responsive pedagogy: leveraging students’ cultural capital for instruction

Key Points

• Teachers perceive culturally responsive pedagogy as vital, leveraging students' cultural capital for enhanced instruction.
• Findings indicate that 85% of teachers advocate for integrating cultural backgrounds in lesson planning.
• Observational analysis across various urban classrooms highlights diverse perceptions of effective pedagogy.
• Culturally responsive pedagogy calls for further exploration in diverse educational settings.