Teaching Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students (Poster 1)

• In Event: Division G Vice President Graduate Student/Early Career Scholar Poster Session

Abstract

This study examined how the experiences of LGBTQ+ educators who use LGBTQ+ inclusive pedagogies inform teacher preparation for diversity in multilingual settings. Anchored in queer theory and CRSP, the study’s findings stressed the importance of an inclusive curriculum, robust professional development, and creating supportive environments as crucial elements of teacher preparation.
The study employed a hermeneutic phenomenological approach based on in-depth interviews with 12 participants to gather insights into their experiences, insights, and strategies for fostering an inclusive educational environment.

Author

• Robert Niewiadomski, Fordham University