Countering the Narrative: A Layered Perspective on Supporting Black Males in Education
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| Title: | Countering the Narrative: A Layered Perspective on Supporting Black Males in Education |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Goings, Ramon B., Smith, Aaron, Harris, Daniel |
| Source: | Penn GSE Perspectives on Urban Education. Fall 2015 12(1):54-63. |
| Availability: | University of Pennsylvania, Graduate School of Education. 3700 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104. e-mail: journal@gse.upenn.edu; Web site: http://urbanedjournal.org |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 10 |
| Publication Date: | 2015 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Evaluative Opinion Papers |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Males, African American Students, Preservice Teachers, Theory Practice Relationship, Culturally Relevant Education, Teachers, College Faculty, Teacher Attitudes |
| ISSN: | 1946-7109 |
| Abstract: | The challenges facing Black males throughout the educational pipeline have been discussed by researchers in detail. However, missing from this research are discussions from the perspective of researchers, educators, and community members united on how to better support Black males. The purpose of this reflective piece is twofold. First, we address and contextualize the issues that Black boys and men face and have to overcome in academic and community settings from our various perspectives serving as a teacher candidate, inservice teacher, and higher education professionals. Second we provide recommendations for education stakeholders to help support Black males from our various perspectives. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Number of References: | 21 |
| Entry Date: | 2015 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1085194 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | The challenges facing Black males throughout the educational pipeline have been discussed by researchers in detail. However, missing from this research are discussions from the perspective of researchers, educators, and community members united on how to better support Black males. The purpose of this reflective piece is twofold. First, we address and contextualize the issues that Black boys and men face and have to overcome in academic and community settings from our various perspectives serving as a teacher candidate, inservice teacher, and higher education professionals. Second we provide recommendations for education stakeholders to help support Black males from our various perspectives. |
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| ISSN: | 1946-7109 |
