Preparing Preservice Teachers for Culturally and Linguistically Complex Classrooms

• In Event: Preparing Educators for Culturally Responsive Teaching

Abstract

In this paper, we describe our efforts adapting Ball’s (2009) model of generative change within our teacher education program (TEP). We detail our process of reflecting on our program and selected assignments designed for students to reflect on culture and literacy. This paper is part of a larger project where we hope to align our entire program to Ball’s model. Data sources include narratives from students who completed three courses in our TEP. Results indicate PSTs’ cursory understanding of culture in relation to literacy and the obstacles Whiteness constrains PSTs from critical reflection and change. We believe Ball’s (2009) generativity framework will be a critical influence to rethink and inform our work with our PSTs.

Authors

• Todd McCardle, Eastern Kentucky University
  Presenting Author

• Sonja Heer Yow, Eastern Kentucky University
  Presenting Author

• Emily Zuccaro, Eastern Kentucky University
  Presenting Author

• Jason Michael Miller, Eastern Kentucky University
  Presenting Author