What Works in Race-Conscious Teacher Education? Reflections from Educators in the Field.
By Teacher Education Quarterly
- Release Date: 2010-03-22
- Genre: Education
Description
Introduction and Purpose David is a White teacher at an urban school in Los Angeles. He grew up in rural Oregon in an almost entirely White community. As an adult, he specifically wanted to work in racially diverse schools. During a classroom visit, I watched as his students investigated music as a way of understanding how marginalized groups counter their oppression. They discussed gospel and rap. He made vivid connections between the lyrics and slavery and Biblical passages. This complex conversation dazzled his students. Their interest was palpable.
