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ERIC Number: EJ1281346
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2021-Feb
Pages: 21
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ISSN: ISSN-0013-1245
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Teachers' Interpretation of the Cultural Relevancy of MoneySKILL®
Lucey, Thomas A.; White, Elizabeth S.; André, Aline
Education and Urban Society, v53 n2 p185-205 Feb 2021
A comprehensive approach to financial literacy education necessitates an understanding of the degree to which curriculum is relevant for students from various cultural backgrounds. The purpose of this study was to examine the cultural relevancy of MoneySKILL®, an online financial literacy program designed for high school students. A convenience sample of teachers enrolled in a graduate course on student diversity completed 12 MoneySKILL modules and participated in online group discussions. Using a consensual qualitative research (CQR) method, the authors identified themes related to cultural relevancy in participants' discussions. The results indicated that participants questioned the relevance of module content to marginalized social groups, noting exclusions based on social class, language, and family structure. They also reported a lack of consideration for geographical differences that affect financial practices, stereotypes in module examples, and assumptions in module content regarding America as a meritocracy. These findings indicate the need for more representative curricular materials and greater consideration of the social processes and sociopolitical contexts affecting financial practices. Findings also demonstrate the value of including teachers in the development of financial education curricular materials, as teachers have insights regarding pedagogy and relevancy to current and former students to make informed recommendations about possible curricular modifications.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: High Schools; Secondary Education; Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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