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Understanding Teachers' Cultural Competencies: Supporting the Development of Teachers' Self-Awareness and Social Awareness

Understanding Teachers' Cultural Competencies: Supporting the Development of Teachers' Self-Awareness and Social Awareness
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Author(s): Inna N. Dolzhenko (University of North Texas, USA)and Jemimah L. Young (University of North Texas, USA)
Copyright: 2018
Pages: 21
Source title: Handbook of Research on Pedagogies and Cultural Considerations for Young English Language Learners
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Grace Onchwari (University of North Dakota, USA)and Jared Keengwe (University of North Dakota, USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-3955-1.ch006

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Abstract

As linguistic and cultural diversity in public schools continues to rise, an increased need for culturally aware teachers is warranted. This chapter informs the development of cultural competencies in teachers by integrating anti-bias education (ABE) goals into teacher preparation. Existing research in preparing teachers to work with diverse student populations tends to focus on how teachers gain appropriate knowledge and practices to work effectively at school. However, there is little evidence that researchers have approached the issue of developing teacher's cultural competencies with the intent of building a cohesive understanding and providing practical tools, such as ABE goals, to positively influence the development of social awareness and self-awareness in teachers and their students. Consequently, the aim of this chapter is to provide empirical evidence to substantiate the instructional importance of understanding the development of teacher's cultural competencies.

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