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Disability Studies Education: Bridging theory and practice in an alternative certification general education teacher preparation program
Keywords (required)
inclusion, disability studies education, teacher education, organizational collaboration, social justice teacher education
Presentation Type
Presentation/concurrent session
Presentation Category
Application and Instruction
Instruction in the Classroom
Short Description
Alternative routes to teacher certification are increasingly turning toward social justice frameworks to better prepare teachers for diverse classrooms. While there is variance in how programs take up notions of teaching for social justice, concepts such as restructuring program requirements to include community engagement and reforming program curricula to examine systems of oppression, are gaining recognition in teacher preparation oriented toward social justice. However, the concept of disability remains critically absent from conversations on social justice teacher education, and when present, disability tends to be positioned as a special education concern rather than an aspect of diversity and equity. This study focuses on a disability studies in education (DSE), practice-based, pilot course implemented in a social justice-oriented alternative certification teacher education program, collaboratively designed by stakeholders from general education, special education, a local disability rights organization, and the state Governor’s Office of the Education Ombuds. Drawing on sociocultural theory and disability studies, the study investigates experiences and perspectives of 20 general education teacher participants enrolled in the pilot course. Findings suggest that the course mediated teachers’ exploration of disability history and identity and enabled them to begin reconceptualizing theories of normality. Additionally, findings reveal the courses’ practice-based approach created opportunities for connecting research with practice and supported teachers in reorienting their practices toward inclusion and equity. The purpose of this presentation is to share emerging research on including DSE in an alternative teacher education program and help inform policy makers involved with reforming and advancing alternative routes to certification.
Target Audience
State Agency Administrators
Alternative Leadership Preparation Programs
Faculty
Interns/New Teachers/Residents
Lead Presenter
Boris Krichevsky, Boris Krichevsky
Organization
University of Washington College of Education
Additional Presenters
Sarah Arvey, Sarah Arvey
Organization
University of Washington College of Education