Benefits of Teacher Diversity: Leading for Transformative Change
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| Title: | Benefits of Teacher Diversity: Leading for Transformative Change |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Nevarez, Carlos, Jouganatos, Sarah M., Wood, J. Luke |
| Source: | Journal of School Administration Research and Development. Sum 2019 4(1):24-34. |
| Availability: | Principal Research Center, Inc. Peters Business Building Room 385, 5245 N. Backer Avenue m/s PB16, Fresno, CA 93740-8001. Tel: 424-281-4032; e-mail: editor@JSARD.org; Web site: http://www.jsard.org/ |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 11 |
| Publication Date: | 2019 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Descriptive |
| Education Level: | Elementary Education Grade 8 Junior High Schools Middle Schools Secondary Education Grade 12 High Schools |
| Descriptors: | Diversity (Faculty), Social Justice, School Culture, Culturally Relevant Education, Cultural Awareness, Role Models, White Students, Teacher Influence, Leadership Responsibility, Teacher Recruitment, Teacher Persistence, Transformative Learning, Social Change, Racial Differences, Grade 8, Grade 12, Minority Group Students, Consciousness Raising |
| Assessment and Survey Identifiers: | National Assessment of Educational Progress |
| ISSN: | 2470-8496 |
| Abstract: | This essay articulates the benefits of teacher diversity by illustrating six themes: a) leading for social justice through local and global civic engagement; b) developing an inclusive school culture; c) culturally relevant pedagogy; d) cultural translators and transformers; e) role models; and (f) benefits accrued by White students. The authors draw from evidence in supporting arguments surrounding the benefits accrued when teacher diversity reflects the demographics of students served and the role educational leaders can play in advancing efforts to recruit and retain a diverse faculty pool. They challenge readers to consider the benefits accrued when deliberate efforts to increase teacher diversity are made in light of advancing student academic success. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2019 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1228575 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | This essay articulates the benefits of teacher diversity by illustrating six themes: a) leading for social justice through local and global civic engagement; b) developing an inclusive school culture; c) culturally relevant pedagogy; d) cultural translators and transformers; e) role models; and (f) benefits accrued by White students. The authors draw from evidence in supporting arguments surrounding the benefits accrued when teacher diversity reflects the demographics of students served and the role educational leaders can play in advancing efforts to recruit and retain a diverse faculty pool. They challenge readers to consider the benefits accrued when deliberate efforts to increase teacher diversity are made in light of advancing student academic success. |
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| ISSN: | 2470-8496 |
