Term
Summer 8-12-2016
Capstone
Thesis
Degree Name
MAEd
Primary Advisor/Dissertation Chair
Trish Harvey
Secondary Advisor/Reader One
Jen Munsch
Peer-Reviewer/Reader Two
Jessica Bomstad
Abstract
The research question addressed in this study is, what are the effects of incorporating multiculturalism in a high school civics classroom for increased student interest and engagement? This action research study was conducted in a ninth grade civics classroom over the course of three weeks and in three separate class periods. There were 85 students included in the research. Students were observed, interviewed and participated in a survey. The research compared a unit that had limited multicultural elements to a unit that fit a multicultural framework and curriculum. Findings suggest that relevancy is key to keeping students interest and introducing multiple perspectives helps student engagement. The research also shows how students view their classroom environment and interest in specific civic topics.
Research Methodology
Action Research, Interview, Observation, Survey
Keywords
Community Building, Motivation, Multicultural Education, Social Justice
Recommended Citation
Ellertson, Alison Beatt, "Effects of incorporating multiculturalism in a high school civics classroom for increased student interest and engagement" (2016). School of Education and Leadership Student Capstone Theses and Dissertations. 4193.
https://digitalcommons.hamline.edu/hse_all/4193