Cultivating Culture: Preparing Future Teachers for Diversity Through Family Science Learning Events
Cultivating Culture: Preparing Future Teachers for Diversity Through Family Science Learning Events
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培养文化:通过家庭科学学习活动为未来教师的多元化做好准备
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2012
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Olga M. Ramirez
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Cherie A. McCollough;Olga M. Ramirez
Preservice teachers (PSTs) participated in Family Science Learning Events (FSLEs) at a university designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution. PSTs were required by the instructor to conceive and design culturally relevant science activities as well as implement these activities with K-8 students and their families during three separate FSLEs each semester. After school venues included elementary and middle schools located in ethnically diverse school districts. Data collected from these future teachers included qualitative PST reflections, lesson plans, project board/activity evaluation by peers, and a quantitative survey instrument (modified SEBEST) to assess PSTs perceptions of teaching diverse learners. Results suggest that using FSLEs as an integral component of teacher preparation can be a powerful facilitator of learning for all involved, increasing excitement for learning, confidence in using culturally relevant activities and valuable experience in working with family members, particularly Hispanics. In addition, using culturally relevant science activities deepened content knowledge and gave PSTs the opportunity to use culturally responsive activities with Hispanic students and their families, increasing feelings of self-efficacy in science teaching with diverse learners.