M NAGA RAJU,V PALLAVI 01 01 The rapid expansion of online education has intensified the need for inclusive teaching approaches that acknowledge and value students diverse cultural backgrounds Culturally Responsive Pedagogy CRP offers a framework for promoting equity engagement and meaningful learning by integrating students cultural experiences into instructional practices This exploratory study examines faculty insights into the inclusion of culturally responsive pedagogy in online teaching focusing on instructors perceptions understanding and experiences Using qualitative and exploratory methods the study investigates how instructors conceptualize CRP the strategies they employ in virtual learning environments and the challenges they encounter in implementing culturally responsive practices online Findings reveal that while instructors recognize the importance of CRP for fostering student engagement and inclusivity they face barriers such as limited training time constraints and technological challenges The study underscores the need for targeted professional development institutional support and intentional course design to effectively embed culturally responsive pedagogy in online education The results contribute to ongoing discussions on equitydriven online teaching and inform best practices for inclusive virtual learning environments Copyright (c) Journal of Science Engineering Technology and Management Science. All rights reserved 2026