Open AccessA Pedagogy of Inclusion for All Students: Three Small Steps Forward to Achieve Socially Just Education for All
Author(s) -
Dawna Lisa Buchanan,
HeeGyoung Song
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
international journal of multicultural education
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.472
H-Index - 16
ISSN - 1934-5267
DOI - 10.18251/ijme.v24i1.2997
Subject(s) - social justice , pedagogy , inclusion (mineral) , cultural competence , sociology , equity (law) , competence (human resources) , service learning , action research , teacher education , psychology , mathematics education , social psychology , political science , social science , law
This article chronicles the findings of two university professors who wanted to support cultural awareness and competence in their teacher education students at both pre-service and graduate levels. Many of their students did not understand the concept of social justice as it applies to classroom practice. The authors propose a model for first approaching the topic of culturally inclusive pedagogy that begins with self-awareness; progresses to understanding and valuing others; and advances as action in the educational setting to support equity for all. This is not a comprehensive model, but addresses beginning steps for creating an inclusive, diverse classroom community.