Promoting culturally responsive pedagogical competence among preservice teachers

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Abstract

This chapter examines primary issues confronting preservice teacher preparation in the US public schools. There are several issues confronting teaching and teacher education programs. However, this chapter explores cultural and linguistic diversity issues given the critical need for inclusive education. The increasing nature of demographic changes in the schools and the U.S. society also has ramifications for students' learning and preservice teacher preparation. To that end, this chapter examines efforts by organizations and educational researchers to respond to the phenomenon of demographic changes in US public schools and the need to equip teachers with competencies needed to help students become successful in schools. The author examines how one teacher education program is preparing teachers to meet the demands of teaching culturally and linguistically diverse student population. Finally, the author provides suggestions on how to improve and enhance culturally responsive pedagogical competence among preservice teachers.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationHandbook of Research on Global Issues in Next-Generation Teacher Education
PublisherIGI Global
Pages278-295
Number of pages18
ISBN (Electronic)9781466699496
ISBN (Print)1466699485, 9781466699489
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2016
Externally publishedYes

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