ERIC Number: ED653568
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2024
Pages: 248
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ISBN: 979-8-3827-7358-2
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Decolonizing Anti-Racist Professional Development for PK-12 Educators: Centering Indigenous Peoples of the "Americas"
Claudia A. Fox Tree
ProQuest LLC, Ph.D. Dissertation, Lesley University
This study explored challenges non-Indigenous educators face in centering Indigenous histories and experiences in anti-racist professional development (PD) workshops for PK-12 educators. It addressed the process of transforming anti-racist PD and the significance of learning from Native American community members. The invisibility of Indigenous Peoples extends beyond physical aspects tied to attempted genocide and includes the invisibility of the political rights of tribal citizens. It encompasses exclusion from historical conversations, anti-racism research, and statistical data. In contrast, the hypervisibility of stereotypical images and inaccurate information starkly contrasts the invisibility of authentic images and accurate resources. The Indigenous methodology of two-eye seeing is employed. It intertwines the author's personal experiences in decolonizing professional development through testimonio while complementing the research data. Narrative interviews, conducted through criterion sampling, involved seven non-Indigenous educators actively engaged in decolonizing efforts. With an average teaching experience of 19.8 years (range: 7 to 43) and an average decolonizing commitment of 11.1 years (range: 3 to 43), participants included five white women and two of color identifying as Black. Following analysis, 2 Indigenous focus groups provided feedback on eight identified strategies, leading to developing 20 Steps for Decolonizing Anti-Racism PD. This research informs educational practices, contributes to anti-racist initiatives, and promotes a more inclusive and respectful approach to Indigenous knowledge within the educator professional development setting.  [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://bibliotheek.ehb.be:2222/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]
Descriptors: Racism, Indigenous Populations, Faculty Development, Elementary School Teachers, Secondary School Teachers, Preschool Teachers, American Indians, Decolonization, White Teachers, African American Teachers, Inclusion, Equal Education, Teacher Attitudes, Teacher Influence, Student Centered Learning
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Publication Type: Dissertations/Theses - Doctoral Dissertations
Education Level: Elementary Education; Secondary Education; Early Childhood Education; Preschool Education
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Language: English
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