Voicing Diverse Teaching Experiences, Approaches, and Perspectives in Higher Education
This chapter provides a glimpse into the experiences of two Black male educational leaders and ch... more This chapter provides a glimpse into the experiences of two Black male educational leaders and children of the Civil Rights Movement. Their parents migrated from the Jim Crow South to Detroit, Michigan, and Inglewood, California respectively, teaching them to work fervently and inspiring them to become educators. During their journey, the authors noticed that they had to be twice as good as their white peers to practice in educational institutions. However, they were committed to empowering their students and acquired the credentials and skills to become educational practitioners. As leaders in K-12 and higher education, they realized the significance of their personal narratives—which are connected to a rich legacy of activism, resilience, and collective resolve—to improve the lives and conditions of the Black community. This chapter informs current and future leaders about Black people's experiences within the U.S. education system. Principally, the authors highlight how cultu...
The history and experiences of discrimination, segregation, and exclusion of many African America... more The history and experiences of discrimination, segregation, and exclusion of many African American males in public schools helps provide context for understanding their potential resistance to enter the teaching field and, therefore, may create one more challenge for teacher recruitment. In order to disrupt the educational inequities faced by African American males, the need for well-prepared, culturally responsive teachers, regardless of race or gender, is great; however, the need for well-prepared, culturally responsive African American male teachers is desperate. (p. 369)
Black male teachers are less than two percent of all current teachers in the United States. Howev... more Black male teachers are less than two percent of all current teachers in the United States. However, there has been an effort to recruit and retain Black men into the teaching profession for a number of reasons. All student benefit when they have a Black male teacher. Black boys, in particular, have markedly higher test scores and improved discipline when they have a Black male teacher. Black male adults in educational settings is essential for enhancing Black boys’ academic and social development. There is a need for Black male teachers in education. Even with nationwide recruitment efforts like My Brother's Keeper, the numbers of Black male teacher remain small. Additionally, Black male teachers leave the profession at a higher rate than other subgroups. This paper will examine one teacher preparation program's effort to increase retention of Black males in the teacher preparation program and the teaching profession.
Voicing Diverse Teaching Experiences, Approaches, and Perspectives in Higher Education
This chapter provides a glimpse into the experiences of two Black male educational leaders and ch... more This chapter provides a glimpse into the experiences of two Black male educational leaders and children of the Civil Rights Movement. Their parents migrated from the Jim Crow South to Detroit, Michigan, and Inglewood, California respectively, teaching them to work fervently and inspiring them to become educators. During their journey, the authors noticed that they had to be twice as good as their white peers to practice in educational institutions. However, they were committed to empowering their students and acquired the credentials and skills to become educational practitioners. As leaders in K-12 and higher education, they realized the significance of their personal narratives—which are connected to a rich legacy of activism, resilience, and collective resolve—to improve the lives and conditions of the Black community. This chapter informs current and future leaders about Black people's experiences within the U.S. education system. Principally, the authors highlight how cultu...
The history and experiences of discrimination, segregation, and exclusion of many African America... more The history and experiences of discrimination, segregation, and exclusion of many African American males in public schools helps provide context for understanding their potential resistance to enter the teaching field and, therefore, may create one more challenge for teacher recruitment. In order to disrupt the educational inequities faced by African American males, the need for well-prepared, culturally responsive teachers, regardless of race or gender, is great; however, the need for well-prepared, culturally responsive African American male teachers is desperate. (p. 369)
Black male teachers are less than two percent of all current teachers in the United States. Howev... more Black male teachers are less than two percent of all current teachers in the United States. However, there has been an effort to recruit and retain Black men into the teaching profession for a number of reasons. All student benefit when they have a Black male teacher. Black boys, in particular, have markedly higher test scores and improved discipline when they have a Black male teacher. Black male adults in educational settings is essential for enhancing Black boys’ academic and social development. There is a need for Black male teachers in education. Even with nationwide recruitment efforts like My Brother's Keeper, the numbers of Black male teacher remain small. Additionally, Black male teachers leave the profession at a higher rate than other subgroups. This paper will examine one teacher preparation program's effort to increase retention of Black males in the teacher preparation program and the teaching profession.
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