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Toward a Healthy Racial Climate: Systemically Centering the Well-Being of Teacher Candidates of Color

Authors :
Kohli, Rita
Dover, Alison G.
Jayakumar, Uma Mazyck
Lee, Darlene
Henning, Nick
Comeaux, Eddie
Nevárez, Arturo
Hipolito, Emma
Carreno Cortez, Andrea
Vizcarra, Margarita
Source :
Journal of Teacher Education. Jan-Feb 2022 73(1):52-65.
Publication Year :
2022

Abstract

For decades, research has shown the pervasive racism of teacher education and its harmful impact on teacher candidates of Color. In this conceptual article, we argue that teacher education programs must interrogate how racism is embedded structurally through policies and practices that guide the various facets of the institution. We build from higher education scholarship on racial climate and "health" and teacher education research on race and racism to explore how multiple dimensions of a teacher education program (historical, organizational, compositional, behavioral, and psychological) accumulate and shape the experiences and well-being of teacher candidates of Color. We offer a model to assist teacher education scholars, administrators, and practitioners to reflect upon their current structures as they strive for a healthy racial climate responsive to the experiences and needs of a diverse teaching force.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0022-4871
Volume :
73
Issue :
1
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
Journal of Teacher Education
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ1321107
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Reports - Research
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1177/00224871211051980