Revathy Kumar|Akane Zusho|Rhonda Bondie
Weaving Cultural Relevance and Achievement Motivation Into Inclusive Classroom Cultures
University of Toledo|Fordham University|Harvard University
despite shifting demographic trends research motivation generally remains focused european american middleclass educated samples calling question utility overall generalizability thus overarching purpose article increase practical cultural relevance motivational research specifically review four key principles motivationmeaningfulness competence autonomy relatednessand unpack align research culturally responsive relevant education ultimately goal emphasize importance interdisciplinary research demonstrate principles culturally responsive education instantiated motivationally supportive classrooms teachers culturally sensitive create environment cultural differences appreciated valued