Diversity in the Classroom: A Case Study of the Definition, Challenges, and Approaches to Diversity in the Classroom Pubblico
Mawani, Falak Asif (2015)
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Abstract
This research provides insight about the characterization of diversity by four high school teachers. The teachers were asked about their own definitions of diversity in the classroom, the challenges they faced and how they were able to overcome them, and how schools can help them in the future on the issues of diversity. Through the literature review and the interviews with the four teachers, there was a sizable amount of data collected to conclude the importance of this topic for the future of the United States. The findings suggest that the understanding of diversity for a teacher is shaped by his or her personal, educational, and cultural experiences. Furthermore, to address the issues that arise with diversity, schools should start conversing about this topic and incorporate the suggestions made by the teachers.
Table of Contents
Chapter I-INTRODUCTION 1
Research Problem 1
Statement of problem 2
Background 3
Theoretical rationale 5
Research questions 6
Educational significance 6
Chapter II-Review of Literature 7
Introduction 7
The Demographic Imperative 8
Diversity Through Time 9
Teacher Education Programs 11
Preparing Teachers to Teach in Diverse Classrooms 12
Teacher's Perspectives on Diversity in the Classroom 14
Diversity in Teacher Education in the Future 15
Recent work 17
Conclusion 17
Chapter III-METHODOLOGY 18
Restatement of Purpose 18
Research Design 18
Data Collection and Analysis 20
Research Setting 21
Profile of the Researcher 22
Protection of Human Subjects 23
Chapter IV-FINDINGS 24
Introduction 24
Teacher Profiles 24
John 24
Analysis of John 27
Allison 30
Analysis of Allison 32
Becca 34
Analysis of Becca 36
Nicole 38
Analysis of Nicole 41
Research Question 1: 43
Research Question 2: 44
Research Question 3: 46
Chapter V-DISCUSSION, RECOMMENDATIONS, CONCLUSION 47
Discussion 47
Recommendations 52
Conclusion 53
REFERENCES 54
APPENDIX A: INTERNAL REVIEW BOARD DETERMINATION 57
APPENDIX B: Informed consent form 58
APPENDIX C: LETTER OF INITIAL CONTACT 61
APPENDIX D: SAMPLE QUESTION GUIDE 62
APPENDIX E: SAMPLE TRANSCRIPTION 63
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