Across Intersectional Identities and Backgrounds: Studying Two Student Teachers’ Experience and Developing Practices as Culturally Responsive Educators

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Abstract

This proposal investigates the experiences and perspectives of two student teachers in a teacher education program centered around social justice and Indigeneity by delving into their challenges, pivotal moments of learning, and transformative experiences. By examining their journeys and pedagogical stances in their first academic term in a teacher education program, this paper intends to shed light on the ways in which these student teachers shape their identities and teaching practices in relation to social justice and Indigeneity. The findings of this study have the potential to inform the development of comprehensive teacher education programs that prioritize critical self-reflection, cultural responsiveness, and social justice practices, preparing future educators to foster inclusive and equitable learning environments for all students.

Authors

• Pooja Dharamshi, Simon Fraser University

• Amrit Kaur Cojocaru, Simon Fraser University