31 research outputs found
Synthesizing Middle Grades Research on Cultural Responsiveness: The Importance of a Shared Conceptual Framework
In conducting a literature review of 133 articles on cultural responsiveness in middle level education, we identified a lack of shared definitions, theoretical frameworks, methodological approaches, and foci, which made it impossible to synthesize across articles. Using a conceptual framework that required: 1) clear definitions of terms; 2) a critically conscious stance; and 3) inclusion of the middle school concept, we identified 14 articles that met these criteria. We then mapped differences and convergences across these studies, which allowed us to identify the conceptual gaps that the field must address in order to have common definitions and understandings that enable synthesis across studies
Assaults on belonging : how Dutch youth without âblue eyes, cheese, and clogsâ experience everyday racism in educational contexts
Minoritized studentsâ ethnic backgrounds and racial appearances influence their academic opportunities and belonging experiences, and limit their access to safe and equal learning environments. In the Netherlands, limited research has focused on minoritized studentsâ experiences. In this study, we drew upon a theoretical framework focused on Othering and belonging as well as macro-/micro- connections related to racism to investigate the contemporary educational experiences of students from nondominant backgrounds. Participants experienced everyday racism and Othering in the: continuous centering of Whiteness and marginalization of the non-White Other; persistent obstacles perpetuated by educators that prevented parental participation; and consistent underestimation of studentsâ abilities by teachers and peers. As a step toward more just schooling, participants suggest that educators become more aware of minoritized studentsâ backgrounds and create spaces of belonging
The evolution of âloaded momentsâ toward escalation or de-escalation in studentâteacher interactions
To minimize negative interactions and their impacts, teachers and students must successfully negotiate loaded moments, points in time when two or more parties realize that their needs differ and that they must confront that difference. In this literature review, we synthesize 30 studies, published from 2000 to 2020, that describe the evolution of loaded moments between teachers and students with the goal of identifying and explicating the co-construction of escalation and de-escalation during classroom interactions. We found that macro level social contexts and existing classroom patterns set the scene for the occurrence of a loaded moment. In addition, loaded moments emerge when specific instigating circumstances are co-constructed, which refer to incompatibilities between teacher and student(s). Furthermore, loaded moments (de)escalate, depending on the co-construction of the moment as it progresses, such as through mutual trade-offs, turnings, or refusals. Finally, these co-constructions can result in a specific long-term relationship- and bond-development. Implications of these findings for research concerning studentâteacher conflict are discussed
Taking Teacher Inquiry into Higher Education: A Dialogue in Four Parts
Practitioner inquiry methodology, applied in primary and secondary schools worldwide, provides a structure for systematic study of an instructor's own teaching practice in order to address a self-identified instructional dilemma. This methodology holds promise for improving teaching in higher education as well. In this dialogue, two faculty members at research institutions discuss, and give an example of, how practitioner inquiry can improve the scholarship of teaching and learning in higher education
Assaults on belonging: how Dutch youth without âblue eyes, cheese, and clogsâ experience everyday racism in educational contexts
Minoritized studentsâ ethnic backgrounds and racial appearances influence their academic opportunities and belonging experiences, and limit their access to safe and equal learning environments. In the Netherlands, limited research has focused on minoritized studentsâ experiences. In this study, we drew upon a theoretical framework focused on Othering and belonging as well as macro-/micro- connections related to racism to investigate the contemporary educational experiences of students from nondominant backgrounds. Participants experienced everyday racism and Othering in the: continuous centering of Whiteness and marginalization of the non-White Other; persistent obstacles perpetuated by educators that prevented parental participation; and consistent underestimation of studentsâ abilities by teachers and peers. As a step toward more just schooling, participants suggest that educators become more aware of minoritized studentsâ backgrounds and create spaces of belonging
Explicit exclusion or effective exclusion? Defining a conceptual lens for inquiry into student marginalization across national boundaries
This is a commentary introducing the concept of effective exclusion as a helpful tool for comparing the marginalization of students from nondominant backgrounds across national contexts
Experiences of (not) belonging among higher education students from nondominant ethnic backgrounds
Students from nondominant backgrounds face challenges in educational
contexts related to finding support and having a sense of belonging. In
this study, we focus primarily on race and ethnicity in shaping experi-
ences of nondominance. Using a theoretical framework based upon criti-
cal race theory and sense of belonging, we interviewed ten young adults
from nondominant backgrounds about their educational experiences in
primary, secondary, and tertiary education in the Netherlands. Findings
indicate challenges related to interactions with White peers, low teacher
support and expectations, and discontinuities between home and school
cultures. Sources of support included peers from nondominant back-
grounds, religion and faith communities, and family. Implications suggest
that teachers and leaders in educational institutions develop their own,
and their dominant studentsâ, understandings of nondominant studentsâ
experiences. Additional arguments for the need to focus on race in the
European context and for the affordances of interpretive qualitative in-
quiry approaches are included
Grounded duoethnography: A dialogic method for the exploration of intuition through divergence and convergence
Motivated by our respective intuition about our need for a place called "home," we engaged in methodological bricolage to study the concept. We draw upon methodological traditions of constructivist grounded theory methodology (CHARMAZ, 2006; CHARMAZ & KELLER, 2016) and duoethnography (NORRIS & SAWYER, 2012) to envision and conduct a grounded duoethnography. Ultimately positioning the methodology within a constructivist paradigm, we nevertheless draw upon the complexities of postmodernism and poststructuralism, specifically as invoked in CLARKE's (2009, 2019) situational analysis and NORRIS and SAWYER's (2012) application of Bakhtinian dialogue to create a shared narrative through the exploration of the convergences and divergences of our experiences and expertise. Through these dialogues we identify core concepts related to "home." We elaborate on the background and application of this methodology and briefly describe an example to demonstrate how these concepts have sensitized us as scholars
Frame Shifting for Teachers: Developing a Conscious Approach to Solving Persistent Teaching Dilemmas
Learn how you can successfully address persistent teaching dilemmas by reframing how you think about and respond to them. The authors show how adopting habits of mind, including curiosity and an asset-based teaching approach, is necessary for tackling teaching challenges more effectively and equitably. Chapters explain how you can then apply frame shifting by considering your dilemma in three domains - relationships, classroom management, and curriculum and instruction. Practical examples, exercises, and discussion questions throughout the book will help you apply the concepts to your own teaching situation. In addition, a bonus online study guide contains reproducible templates, additional examples, suggested answers, and more. Appropriate for teachers to read independently or through book studies and PLCs, the book will leave you with new strategies for changing your beliefs and reactions, and ultimately improving how you approach and reach your students
Middle School Administratorsâ Beliefs and Choices about Using Corporal Punishment and Exclusionary Discipline
This grounded theory study of how Title I middle school administrators determine studentsâ punishments was developed using interviews with 27 Florida administrators from schools allowing corporal punishment. Administratorsâ choices were shaped by their upbringings, their experiences as parents, their job requirements, the expectations of studentsâ parents, and fears of reprisal. They expressed simultaneous desires to develop the child while deterring future misbehavior. They described the outcomes of their decision making as emotional work that entailed contradictions and compromises. To encourage positive preventive and responsive school discipline practices, policies must address administratorsâ misconceptions about ineffective practices by providing both pressure and support for change