The Assets of Immigrant Teachers: Analyzing the Experiences of Immigrant Teachers in a Border District

• In Event: AERA Roundtable Session Sunday 11:40 am Four Seasons Ballroom 2-3
  In Roundtable Session: Investigations of Teaching Contexts in the Lives of Teachers (Table 3)

Abstract

This study aims to investigate and gain insights into the experiences of immigrant teachers within K-12 school districts through the theoretical lens of Community Cultural Wealth (Yosso, 2005) and Sensemaking Theory (1995). This study aims to examine immigrant teachers’ understandings of their own assets in the context of their district. By focusing on this understudied population, this research contributes to the broader understanding of racial dynamics and diversity in educational settings and offers practical implications for fostering inclusivity and promoting the success of immigrant teachers.

Authors

• Lillie Ko-Wong, University of California - San Diego

• Semonti Dey, Pennsylvania State University