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A Study Of A Professional Development Initiative To Increase Cultural Competency, Jennifer C. Coleman
A Study Of A Professional Development Initiative To Increase Cultural Competency, Jennifer C. Coleman
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Abstract
A STUDY OF A PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE TO INCREASE
CULTURAL COMPETENCY
By Jennifer Crowe Coleman, Ph.D.
A dissertation submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy at Virginia Commonwealth University.
Virginia Commonwealth University, 2014
Major Director: Charol Shakeshaft, Ph.D.
Professor, Department of Educational Leadership
School of Education
While there are broad, societal forces that contribute to achievement gaps, the professional development of teachers is one way educational leaders have sought to improve schools, improve teacher performance, and increase teacher knowledge and skills. Given the achievement and cultural gaps that exist between teachers and …