According to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) students of color, on average, p... more According to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) students of color, on average, perform lower than their White peers. Lived experiences and cultural influences of White educators do not match students of color in today’s schools. These differences contribute directly to students of color not experiencing rigorous and high-quality instruction relating to their world. This study used a qualitative single-topic case study research design, utilizing semistructured, individual, face-to-face interviews, and five focus group meetings to gather data. Participating teachers’ experiences, perspectives, and perceptions regarding culturally responsive teaching practices and their personal lived experiences framed this study. The conceptual framework of funds of knowledge guided this study based on the understanding all people derive their funds of knowledge from their own lived experiences. Teachers’ reflection and response to their reflection on professional practices in servin...
This paper explores my personal ethical foundations and serves as a final form professional ethic... more This paper explores my personal ethical foundations and serves as a final form professional ethics statement substantiated by the use of numerous sources such as Bonhoeffer (Bonhoeffer, 1995), Borgmann (Borgmann, 2006), Palmer (Palmer, 2004) and many others (AASA: The School Superintendents Association, 2014) (Lawrence M. Hinman, 2006). Ethics
According to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) students of color, on average, p... more According to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) students of color, on average, perform lower than their White peers. Lived experiences and cultural influences of White educators do not match students of color in today’s schools. These differences contribute directly to students of color not experiencing rigorous and high-quality instruction relating to their world. This study used a qualitative single-topic case study research design, utilizing semistructured, individual, face-to-face interviews, and five focus group meetings to gather data. Participating teachers’ experiences, perspectives, and perceptions regarding culturally responsive teaching practices and their personal lived experiences framed this study. The conceptual framework of funds of knowledge guided this study based on the understanding all people derive their funds of knowledge from their own lived experiences. Teachers’ reflection and response to their reflection on professional practices in servin...
This paper explores my personal ethical foundations and serves as a final form professional ethic... more This paper explores my personal ethical foundations and serves as a final form professional ethics statement substantiated by the use of numerous sources such as Bonhoeffer (Bonhoeffer, 1995), Borgmann (Borgmann, 2006), Palmer (Palmer, 2004) and many others (AASA: The School Superintendents Association, 2014) (Lawrence M. Hinman, 2006). Ethics
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