Date of Award
5-2021
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Honors Thesis
Department
Sociology
First Advisor
Ashley Hutson
Abstract
Through qualitative interviews, this study examines the perceived role of teachers on the educational experiences and outcomes of students at majority-minority urban public high schools This research is situated in the historical context of unequal resources in education, applies the theories of Bourdieu’s social and cultural capital, and examines teachers’ positionality. Using the life stories narrative approach, teachers discuss how their life experiences and teaching practices are central in developing positive relationships with students. These teacher’s narratives affirm the importance of cultivating positive relationships with students and creating educational environments that foster academic growth and cultural awareness. Furthermore, the narratives emphasize the intersections of teachers' and students' social, racial, and gender identities on their pedagogy.
Recommended Citation
Morrison, Colleen Wellford, "A Changing Landscape: Teachers' Perceptions of the Urban Public High School Student Experience" (2021). Undergraduate Honors Thesis Collection. 583.
https://digitalcommons.butler.edu/ugtheses/583