Diversity Issues in Literacy Teacher Education

Authors

Sue Ann Sharma, Madonna UniversityFollow
Wendy C. Kasten, Kent State UniversityFollow
Lynn A. Smolen, University of AkronFollow
Abha Gupta, Old Dominion UniversityFollow
Julie Kidd, George Mason UniversityFollow
Tanya S. Wright, Michigan State UniversityFollow

Abstract

In this study, the researchers examine how diversity and knowledge about diversity were viewed and integrated into higher education literacy programs. Using online focus groups, we collected information about diversity in literacy at the program and course levels. Literacy teacher educators reported complexities in the preparation of current and future teachers regarding working with diverse learners. The three themes of perspectives and dispositions, curriculum issues and decisions, and outside influences emerged. The researchers recommend that teacher educators find innovative ways to increase teacher education program effectiveness to enhance the dispositions and practices of the teachers whom they prepare where diversity is concerned.

Relational Format

Journal Article

Recommended Citation

Sharma, Sue Ann; Kasten, Wendy C.; Smolen, Lynn A.; Gupta, Abha; Kidd, Julie; and Wright, Tanya S. (2020) "Diversity Issues in Literacy Teacher Education," Journal of Contemporary Research in Education: Vol. 7: Iss. 1, Article 7.
Available at: https://egrove.olemiss.edu/jcre/vol7/iss1/7