The Use of Critical Shared Language in a Social Justice–Oriented Teacher Education Program

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Abstract

As Social Justice Oriented Teacher Education Programs (SJOTEPs) continue in their endeavor to prepare socially just educators, many questions arise as to how stakeholders might align in this shared mission. This study investigates the use of one key programmatic component- that of a shared language - to better understand how stakeholders at the university and school districts approach their shared work in one SJOTEP. The research uses a case study design approach to investigate the development and adoption of shared language at one SJOTEP program in the western United States. Employing the CHAT framework in the analysis of key program artifacts and stakeholder interviews, this study sheds light on how shared language may be leveraged toward SJOTEP mission and program alignment.

Authors

• Amanda Spiegelberg, Claremont Graduate University

• David Jose Salas, Claremont Graduate University