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From Cosmetic To Metabolized Change: Promoting Paradigm Shifts In A Dominant Culture University, Linda L. Samek, Anna A. Berardi, Amy Lynn Dee, Debra S. Espinor, Brenda M. Morton, Stephen R. Bearden, Steve Song, Waneen Aden White
From Cosmetic To Metabolized Change: Promoting Paradigm Shifts In A Dominant Culture University, Linda L. Samek, Anna A. Berardi, Amy Lynn Dee, Debra S. Espinor, Brenda M. Morton, Stephen R. Bearden, Steve Song, Waneen Aden White
Faculty Publications - College of Education
The authors provide three case examples modeling the implementation of the Diversity agenda in a school of education within a private Christian university. The second article in a series, the case studies demonstrate contextual application of confronting privilege as it manifests itself in a seemingly homogeneous environment. As the authors document programmatic, personal, and pedagogical methods informed by principles of social justice and equity, the intent is to move beyond cosmetic compliance with accreditation obligations towards a metabolized second order change within students and faculty.
Preservice Teacher Perspectives On Field Experience, The Development Of Teacher Identity, And Professional Practice, Brian Kaelin
Preservice Teacher Perspectives On Field Experience, The Development Of Teacher Identity, And Professional Practice, Brian Kaelin
Doctor of Education (EdD)
This qualitative study examined the experiences of ten preservice teachers during the first semester of student teaching in Oregon public schools. The purpose of the research was to examine preservice teacher perspectives on how field service impacted professional identity development, instructional methods and the use of instructional technology. The results strongly suggest that field service contributed to the teachers' sense of professional identity. Field placement also largely determined the quality and nature student teaches' instructional practice, as well as the extent to which teachers were able to integrate technology. The study considered factors which influenced the nature and quality of …