“Mijo, you can do it- just spit on it a little!”: Rasquachismo skills Latina teachers acquire in building rapport with students
Document Type
Conference Proceeding
Publication Date
4-2025
Abstract
One meaningful way that humans show compassion is through caring. Teven (2001) explained that "caring is an essential attribute of most, if not all, human relationships" (pg. 159). As a Latina, caring and being cared for are crucial aspects of communication within our Mexican-American culture. Growing up, it was ingrained in us to understand and recognize what caring looked and felt like. Researchers and scholars agree that educators' emotional characteristics significantly impact students' achievement, attitude, motivation, and learning (Straits, 2007, p. 171). This case study examines how Latina teachers develop rasquachismo skills to build rapport with their students. Through qualitative research, I aim to understand how a teacher’s upbringing influences their educational philosophies and fosters the interpersonal skills necessary for establishing solid teacher-student relationships based on care and understanding. This study seeks new insights into how rasquachismo skills enable Latina educators to cultivate meaningful connections with their students.
Recommended Citation
Rivera Lugo, Janie, "“Mijo, you can do it- just spit on it a little!”: Rasquachismo skills Latina teachers acquire in building rapport with students" (2025). Student Research Symposium 2025. 38.
https://digitalcommons.tamusa.edu/srs_2025/38
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