Teachers Touch the Future: Could Generativity Promote Equity Leadership in Preservice Educators?

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Abstract

Generativity, defined as concern for future generations as a legacy of the self, has key implications for teacher education, though there is very little research on this topic. In this paper, we outline the potential for generativity to inform “strong equity” work in teacher development. We discuss a mixed-method study of 180 pre-service teachers assessing generative motivations and behaviours as well as motivation to become teachers. Preliminary results indicate associations between generativity and intrinsic as well as altruistic teaching motivations. Qualitative coding will focus on role models, community leaders, and equity concerns from a generativity lens. Implications around the potential for generativity to inform teacher development that prioritizes equity will be further discussed.

Authors

• Heather Lawford, Bishop's University

• M. Lynn Aylward, Acadia University