Culturally Responsive Teaching (CRT) and Awareness of Own Culture: A Predictive Model for Enhancing STEM Education

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15294/jise.v14i3.32820

Keywords:

awareness of own culture, culturally responsive teaching, science education, science teachers, STEM

Abstract

We investigated the predictive role of culturally responsive teaching (CRT) and awareness of own culture (AOC) in improving STEM education. The researchers leveraged on the importance of CRT by exploring its direct and mediated effects on knowledge of student’s culture (KSC), and patterns of cultural interaction (PCI), among STEM teachers in Southwest, Nigeria. Employing a survey research approach, 343 secondary school STEM teachers were involved. Eight hypotheses were tested for acceptance or otherwise with Smart PLS-4. Findings from the study revealed that the nuances of awareness of own culture have both direct and mediated significance on knowledge of student culture and patterns of cultural integration. The findings also reveal a direct, positive and significant impact of CRT on knowledge on students’ culture and patterns of cultural integration. The study concludes that these nuances of awareness of culture can have a significant impact on the development of STEM education.

Author Biographies

  • Akinyemi Akinbobola, Adeyemi Federal University of Education Ondo, Nigeria

    Akinyemi Olufunminiyi Akinbobola (PhD) is an associate professor in the department of Science Education, Adeyemi Federal University of Education, Ondo. He holds a doctorate in Physics Education from the prestigious University of Uyo. He was the former Dean of the School of Education, Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo. He has published both nationally and internationally.

  • Abiodun Bada, Adeyemi Federal University of Education Ondo, Nigeria

    Abiodun Adekunle Bada (PhD) is a senior lecturer in the department of Science Education, Adeyemi Federal university of Education, Ondo. He holds a doctorate in Science Education, with a specialization in Physics. He was a postdoctoral fellow in the SANRAL Chair in Science and Mathematics Education, University of the Free State, South Africa between 2021 and 2023. Abiodun has published both nationally and internationally in reputable journals.

  • Abayomi Adewumi, Adeyemi Federal University of Education Ondo, Nigeria

    Abayomi Joseph Adewumi (PhD) is a senior lecturer in the department of Science Education, Adeyemi Federal University of Education, Ondo. He holds a doctorate in Mathematics Education from Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti. He was the former head, department of Curriculum and Instruction, Adeyemi Federal University of Education, Ondo. Abayomi has published in reputable journals over the years.

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Published

2025-12-31

Article ID

32820

Issue

Vol. 14 No. 3 (2025): December 2025

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