Doin' Diversity in Teacher Education: Beginning Black Teacher Experiences Studying Diversity in Teacher Education

• In Event: Recruiting, Retaining, and Supporting Black Teachers

Abstract

The voices of Black preservice teachers are largely missing from discussions about teacher diversity, and one place this is evident is in teacher education for social justice coursework. This article shares findings from a qualitative study using portraiture methodology of five novice Black teachers’ experiences in teacher education courses focused on social justice, multicultural, and/or diversity in education. Three semi-structured life history interviews were conducted for each teacher and data were analyzed using zoom model analysis. Findings highlight the extent to which the pedagogical needs of Black preservice teachers are met with regard to social justice teaching preparation.

Author

• Melanie M. Acosta, Florida Atlantic University