Leveraging Lessons of Black Male Teachers to (Re)build a More Just Schooling Experience for Young Black Boys (67072)

Session Information: Teaching Experiences, Pedagogy, Practice & Praxis
Session Chair: Nicole McGowan Madu

Sunday, January 8, 2023 (17:20)
Session: Session 3
Room: Live-Stream A
Presentation Type:Live-Stream Presentation

All presentation times are UTC-10 (Pacific/Honolulu)

The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated racial disparities in healthcare that were present in the United States prior to 2020, as communities with high numbers of Black, Brown and Indigenous peoples were disproportionately impacted by the virus (Alcendor, 2020). This health crisis caused further stress on families, as families were forced into unexpected homeschooling. Historically, the hidden curriculum (Jackson, 1968) of American schools, has worked to marginalize families of color by framing schooling in implicit social and cultural norms of the dominant White culture. During the pandemic, this became more evident as families of color, particularly those in low-income communities, lacked access to reliable internet connections (Kayitsinga, n.d.). Furthermore, relationships between teachers and families were strained as the majority White teaching population struggled to connect with students of color as digital learning spaces complicated delicate relationships that often lacked culturally responsive practices.
Yet, communities of color continue to find ways to persevere, echoing the sentiments of Maya Angelou’s resilience, “[We] rise” (1978). We are rethinking a more just and equitable world specifically as it relates to the education of our youngest students of color. Grounded in critical race theory and Black feminist thought, and utilizing critical race methodology, extensive interviews and observations with two Black male second grade teachers were conducted in Harlem, New York. This presentation seeks to explore how racial and gender congruency has the potential to re-imagine positive learning experiences for Black boys in early childhood education, as we (re)build relationships and teaching practices for young Black boys.

Authors:
Nicole McGowan Madu, Southern Connecticut State University, United States


About the Presenter(s)
Dr Nicole McGowan Madu is a University Assistant Professor/Lecturer at Southern Connecticut State University , United States

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Posted by Clive Staples Lewis

Last updated: 2023-02-23 23:45:00