Acculturation Experiences of Asian Indian Immigrant Math and Science Teachers in A K-12 Urban School...

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" Acculturation Experiences of Asian Indian Immigrant Math and Science Teachers in A K-12 Urban School District in Ohio "
Sharma-Chopra, Loveleen, PhD

Document Type	:	Latin Dissertation
Language of Document	:	English
Record Number	:	1051702
Doc. No	:	TL50819
Main Entry	:	Sharma-Chopra, Loveleen, PhD
Title & Author	:	Acculturation Experiences of Asian Indian Immigrant Math and Science Teachers in A K-12 Urban School District in Ohio\ Sharma-Chopra, Loveleen, PhD
College	:	Cleveland State University
Date	:	2019
Degree	:	Ph.D.
student score	:	2019
Note	:	210 p.
Abstract	:	The study examined the acculturation experiences of Asian Indian immigrant math and science teachers in a K-12 urban school district. The study was preceded by a pilot study in 2008 to develop a protocol for dissertation, which examined the acculturation experiences of professional Asian Indian females and cultural values conflict in the United States. The current research investigated if being a math or science teacher in an urban school district has influenced the participants’ acculturation process in the United States. Framed in social constructivism theory, the researcher used the phenomenological approach to investigate the meaning-making process of immigrant professional teachers in their new social environment. The study explored factors, such as gender roles, work environment, and cultural values to extrapolate if participants’ perceptions changed regarding these after interacting with the mainstream culture. The results indicated successful acculturation of the participants by clearly adopting the values of the host culture, and retaining their own-hence, finding a balanced approach between the two. The research will benefit the new immigrants, teaching professionals in K-12, counselors, and school administrators to assist the immigrant populations in schools and professional environment.
Descriptor	:	Bilingual education
	:	Curriculum development
	:	Education policy
	:	Educational leadership
	:	Educational psychology
	:	Mathematics education
	:	Science education
Added Entry	:	Cleveland State University