Guidelines for Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Instruction in Higher Education

Overview & Synopsis

Given the internationalization of higher education and the increasingly diversifying student population in higher education institutions worldwide, it is critical to reevaluate the teaching and learning environment in higher education classrooms. Although inclusion and inclusive pedagogy emerged as essential orientations in education, gaps in educational opportunities, access, and achievements persist. This practical guide is intended to inform and promote inclusive pedagogy, specifically for culturally and linguistically diverse students in higher education settings across various disciplines. The guidelines for culturally and linguistically responsive instruction in higher education offer a brief outline of the theoretical foundation and practical self-reflective questions with recommended strategies to implement in curriculum, assessment, and instructional designs. With the hope of providing a welcoming classroom for culturally and linguistically diverse students where their knowledge and experiences are valued, the article ends with discussions to establish a more inclusive higher education learning ecology.