Disrupting homogeneity: counternarratives of racialized educators working in international schools and the interrogation of international mindedness

This qualitative narrative inquiry employed counterstory using the critical race theory tenet “Whiteness as property” to frame the examination of the experiences of racialized educators in international schools. The study was an investigation of how racism affects the development and implementation of an international-minded community in international schools while centering the voices and experiences of racialized educators. The findings show the systemic nature of racism in international schools, its impact on the well-being and professional growth of racialized educators, and its implications for developing an authentic international-mindedness that reflects a genuine commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice. Moreover, the study shows how the concept of Whiteness as property is maintained and reproduced in international schools, perpetuating the marginalization and erasure of racialized voices. The study has implications for international-mindedness to promote a more equitable and inclusive learning environment for all students and educators while challenging the dominant narrative of Whiteness in international schools.

Name thesis:degree_name

Ed.D.

Level thesis:degree_level

Dissertation

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Educ Policy, Orgzn & Leadrshp

Grantor

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Year dc:date

2024

Author dc:creator

• Roberson, Cynthia

Contributors dc:contributor

• Pak, Yoon
• Ward Hood, Denice
• Kang, Hyun-Sook
• Thorstensson Davila, Liv

• Qualitative
• Counternarratives
• Narrative Inquiry
• Whiteness As Property
• Crt
• Cultural Competence
• White Gaze
• Racism
• International Schools
• International Mindedness

Statement dc:rights

• Copyright 2024 Cynthia Roberson

Language dc:language

en, eng

Handle dc:identifier

https://hdl.handle.net/2142/124367

OAI record oai:identifier

https://www.ideals.illinois.edu/oai-pmh?verb=GetRecord&metadataPrefix=etdms&identifier=oai%3Awww.ideals.illinois.edu%3A2142%2F124367