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Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2023
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Relational Supervision: Jegnaship and Eldering as Emancipatory Pedagogy for Black Teacher Supervision
Michael Strozier Jr.; Melanie M. Acosta
Journal of Educational Supervision, v6 n2 Article 4 p43-55 2023
The case delves into the historical and cultural roots of African education, emphasizing the vital role of elders and community in the learning process. It examines the impact of African educational philosophies, particularly from the Nile and Niger river valleys, on the development of character, humanness, and spirituality. The case explores the adaptation of these philosophies by African people during the Middle Passage and their application in Western contexts for the supervision of African American teachers. By interweaving culture, history, education, and storytelling, the authors aim to highlight the unique contributions of African American educational experiences. They argue that these experiences provide valuable strategies for the liberation struggle and the transformation of Black teacher development. The case also explores contemporary issues in the teaching profession, such as the limited presence of African American educators, pedagogical negligence, and professional marginalization, proposing culturally-centered tools for community preservation and well-being. The central theme is the importance of relational supervision rooted in African and African American cultural knowledge, which is seen as key to nurturing Black novice teachers and fostering their professional development.
Descriptors: African American Teachers, Preservice Teachers, Teacher Education, Afrocentrism, African Culture, Cultural Awareness, Mentors, Supervisor Supervisee Relationship, Educational History
University of Maine College of Education and Human Development. 334 Merrill Hall, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469. Web site: https://digitalcommons.library.umaine.edu/jes/
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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