You Can Be the Hero of Your Own Story: Preservice Teachers and Quality Books Representing Diverse Identities and Experiences
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| Title: | You Can Be the Hero of Your Own Story: Preservice Teachers and Quality Books Representing Diverse Identities and Experiences |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Melissa J. Marks, Jessica M. McCormick |
| Source: | Pennsylvania Teacher Educator. 2024 23(1):47-55. |
| Availability: | Pennsylvania Association of Colleges and Teacher Educators. c/o Jason Hilton, Slippery Rock University, 1 Morrow Way, Slippery Rock, PA 16057. Tel: 717-516-9983; Web site: https://www.pac-te.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3403 |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 9 |
| Publication Date: | 2024 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education Elementary Education |
| Descriptors: | Preservice Teachers, Undergraduate Students, Books, Diversity, Knowledge Level, Student Attitudes, Consciousness Raising, Student Diversity, Cultural Pluralism, Elementary School Teachers, Social Attitudes, Attitude Change |
| ISSN: | 1547-1047 2993-8872 |
| Abstract: | Using only monocultural books create problems of invisibility, ethnocentrism, and systemic privilege. For this study, undergraduate preservice teachers (PSTs) delved into books representing diverse identities and experiences over two subsequent semesters. Using surveys, reflections, and lesson plans, the knowledge, attitudes, and perspectives of PSTs changed as a result of the exposure and use within classroom assignments. PSTs responses indicated a stronger desire to include a broader range of books and to promote representation within the curriculum. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2024 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1444951 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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