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Lifting Black Student Voices to Identify Teaching Practices That Discourage and Encourage STEM Engagement

Why #Black Teachers Matter

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ID10856482
AuthorsAnna Lee (0000-0002-7420-2954, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University), Dawn X Henderson (0000-0002-9773-4208, Director of Research, Village of Wisdom), Maya Corneille (North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University), Terrell R Morton (0000-0002-3822-0848, University of Missouri), Krishanna Prince (0000-0003-3412-8427, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University), Steven Burnett (North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University), Steven Wayne Burnett (North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University), Tracie Roberson (Special Education Instructor, Williamson High School and Middle Grades Preparatory Academy)
Year2024
Volume59
Issue4
Pages979-1011
Publication date2024-04-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueUrban Education (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0042-0859 • E-ISSN: 1552-8340
PublisherSAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US)
DOI10.1177/00420859211073898
OpenAlexW4206733542
LanguageEN
Citations received11
References cited63

Black students’ experiences in math and science courses in urban high schools were investigated. A critical race theoretical framing of qualitative data revealed teacher characteristics that encouraged and discouraged students. Teacher characteristics that encouraged students’ interests included (1) shared racial/cultural background with students, (2) passion for students and subject matter, and (3) a caring and understanding approach to student engagement. Characteristics that discouraged student engagement included (1) lack of racial representation, (2) differential treatment of students based on race, (3) condescension and assumed incompetence, and (4) technology as a replacement for instruction. We offer recommendations to improve Black students’ experience and increase interest in pursuing future STEM careers

African american · Critical race theory · Curriculum · Framing (construction) · Historically black colleges and universities · Mathematics education · Pedagogy · Race (biology) · Sociology · Student engagement · Subject matter · Critical Race Theory in Education · Diverse Educational Innovations Studies · Gender Studies · Innovative Teaching Methods · Psychology

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Unique citing works11
Citations per year2,75
Citation span2022 - 2026 (5)
Citation velocitycurrent
Highly citedNo
Citation typesNeutral: 10

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