Transforming Educational Spaces: Empowering Educators to Combat Anti-Blackness Through Photovoice

• In Event: Research In Progress Roundtables Session 4
  In Invited Roundtable: Critical Race Perspectives on Teacher Practices, Student Experiences and Learning Environments in K-12 Education (Table 4)

Abstract

This dissertation investigates whether enhancing educators’ capacities to adopt culturally responsive practices—particularly in addressing racial and implicit biases toward Black students—can improve their awareness, skills, and knowledge. Grounded in Critical Race Theory and the Anti-Blackness theoretical framework, the study utilizes Photovoice, a participatory research method, to empower educators in reflecting on and addressing anti-Blackness practices in educational settings.
By combining participatory methods with professional development, the research contributes to the field by offering actionable insights and resources for fostering equity-focused, culturally responsive practices in K-12 education.

Author

• Bianca Shinn, Sacred Heart University