Embracing A Diverse Curriculum In University Teacher Preparation Programs

<p>Student diversity in public schools has escalated dramatically, and it is a reality that must be accepted by university teacher preparation programs. Teacher candidates need to be taught the necessary skills to successfully teach diverse student populations. Children come from many different cultures and backgrounds and pre-service teachers must be equipped to effectively teach them all. Culturally relevant teacher preparation programs are crucial to preparing teachers to teach across diverse boundaries and have culturally responsive classrooms. Teacher education programs must recognize the necessity to provide learning experiences for pre-service teachers to receive different perspectives of diversity. Demographic differences between teachers and students should never be an excuse for ineffective or inequitable classroom practices. With appropriate training, teachers from any culture or racial background can successfully establish a culturally responsive classroom that celebrates all children.</p> <p>This descriptive mixed methods study gathered both quantitative and qualitative data on the perspectives of novice teachers about their educational preparation to teach in a diverse school environment. Overall findings revealed that they did not feel they were adequately prepared by their institution to enter a diverse classroom and teach effectively.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership (Ed.D.)

Level thesis:degree_level

Dissertation (open access)

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Department of Leadership, Technology, and Human Development

Year dc:date.available

2014

Author dc:creator

• Hardy, Stascia R

Contributors dc:contributor

• Sonya Gaither
• Chris Garretson

• ETD
• Culturally Responsive Pedagogy
• Culturally Responsive Classroom
• Diverse Classroom
• Novice Teacher
• and Teacher Preparation Program
• Educational Leadership

Repository record dc:identifier

https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/etd/1183

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu:etd-2245