Teacher Preparation at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) as Transformative Incubators of Social Activism

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Abstract

Despite considerable research on the contributions of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), little research has explored the contributions of teacher preparation at HBCUs as incubators of social activism within the total educational ecosystem. This qualitative research study will explore the ways in which teacher preparation at HBCUs has provided practical skills for pre-service teachers, while preparing them to grapple with and teach through societal issues entrenched in oppressive systems. The researchers will explore teacher preparation at HBCUs at the intersection of race, social movements, and policy measures as tools for activism, social justice, and liberatory practices.

Authors

• Eugene Pringle, American University

• Shalander L. Samuels, Kean University

• Amanda Wilkerson, University of Central Florida