Open AccessIncreasing Pedagogical Training for Online Faculty: The Importance of Developing Culturally Responsive Practices
Author(s) -
Marlon I. Cummings,
Keisha Kidan
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
the journal of educators online
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.499
H-Index - 16
ISSN - 1547-500X
DOI - 10.9743/jeo.2021.18.3.12
Subject(s) - faculty development , professional development , psychology , medical education , online learning , pedagogy , cultural diversity , cultural competence , online teaching , face (sociological concept) , computer mediated communication , higher education , mathematics education , sociology , multimedia , the internet , computer science , medicine , political science , social science , world wide web , anthropology , law
Universities are increasingly moving more classes to online environments compelling programs to rethink how content traditionally taught face-to-face could be moved to an online environment. This trend is particularly challenging, for both novice and experienced faculty, as diverse student bodies make it necessary for faculty to engage in more meaningful, culturally responsive ways. Thus, as universities increase their online courses, faculty and instructors will be confronted with the challenge of providing this cultural responsiveness in an online environment. Using faculty interviews, this research examined the need for increased focus on professional development for online faculty, and highlight the need for strengthening the development of pedagogical strategies around cultural responsiveness for faculty teaching in and transitioning courses to online environments.