Event Title
‘This is so White’: Black and Brown Pre-Service Teachers’ Experiences in Predominantly White Educator Program
Document Type
Presentation
Abstract
Using a Critical Race framework, this study examined the experiences of pre-service teachers from historically underrepresented backgrounds and their sense of belonging in their predominantly white educator preparation program. The authors conducted semi-structure interviews with 9 African American and Hispanic pre-service teachers. Findings reveal perceptions of the degree to which race and ethnicity shapes the educational experiences of participants and elucidates areas of focus when creating inclusive practices. Furthermore participants describe feelings of isolation in white spaces, and self-efficacy impacted by microaggressions. Based on the findings, practical recommendations for supporting the educational experiences of pre-service teachers of color.
Keywords
Pre-Service Teachers, White Educator Program, Race
Persistent Identifier
http://hdl.handle.net/10950/2966
‘This is so White’: Black and Brown Pre-Service Teachers’ Experiences in Predominantly White Educator Program
Using a Critical Race framework, this study examined the experiences of pre-service teachers from historically underrepresented backgrounds and their sense of belonging in their predominantly white educator preparation program. The authors conducted semi-structure interviews with 9 African American and Hispanic pre-service teachers. Findings reveal perceptions of the degree to which race and ethnicity shapes the educational experiences of participants and elucidates areas of focus when creating inclusive practices. Furthermore participants describe feelings of isolation in white spaces, and self-efficacy impacted by microaggressions. Based on the findings, practical recommendations for supporting the educational experiences of pre-service teachers of color.