ERIC Number: EJ1199513
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2018
Pages: 18
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Diversity, Inclusion, Equity, and Social Justice: How Antibias Content and Self-Reflection Support Early Childhood Preservice Teacher Consciousness
Blanchard, Sheresa Boone; King, Elizabeth; Van Schagen, Amy; Scott, Marisa Roach; Crosby, Danielle; Beasley, Jennifer
Journal of Early Childhood Teacher Education, v39 n4 p346-363 2018
This study includes an in-depth examination of 9 students' weekly reflections and reactions to a hybrid (synchronous and asynchronous) course for preservice teachers focused on diversity and equity topics in early childhood. Through online learning modules and readings organized into six units and 14 lessons, students covered a variety of topics including race, culture, gender roles, and socioeconomic diversity. Embedded videos and activities as well as synchronous guest speakers supported connections to material. Students reacted to content by processing areas of tension and challenge, and displayed individual tension and growth across all units with weekly writing and self-reflection being instrumental in processing their reactions. Implications for developing impactful online courses focused on antibias, equity, and social justice topics and preparing educators to be aware of their own biases are discussed.
Descriptors: Student Attitudes, Preservice Teachers, Student Diversity, Equal Education, Online Courses, Educational Technology, Technology Uses in Education, Social Justice, Social Bias, Reflection, Consciousness Raising, Preservice Teacher Education, Teacher Competencies, Individual Differences, Early Childhood Education, Preschool Teachers
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education; Early Childhood Education; Preschool Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: North Carolina
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