In developed countries, public education teaching forces are predominantly white, and thus their attitudes become a critically important aspect of racism and its dismantling. White teachers work within institutions that have power to inspire and empower students, yet they have the tendency to hold structures of the dominant society within their behaviors and actions. An in-depth look at white teacher’s attitudes towards their experiences with anti-racist initiatives can illuminate how they interpret, engage with, and respond to anti-racist efforts, revealing the complexities of identity, institutional support, and pedagogical practice in the pursuit of educational equity. As a force of educators, critical reflection and dismantling of the manifestations of white privilege within the classroom are of utmost importance. Understanding the intimate perspectives of a white teacher on racism in education provides a valuable opportunity for insight into systemic issues and fosters empathy-driven dialogue crucial for meaningful progress towards equity and inclusivity in schools. One’s capacity to self-examine personal perceptions, biases, and reactions is a great force in movement for racial equity. Understanding the historical underpinnings of systemic racism has the authentic power to ignite passion to disrupt forces of oppression for educators and leaders in school buildings. There is an imperative need to support white teachers to educate through an anti-racist lens, inspiring the need for white teachers to acknowledge the invisible embedment of white hegemonic power and work towards the dismantling of systemic racism. This carries strong implications to tackle the critical problem of a profession saturated by white professionals. Black, Brown, and other minoritized students deserve teachers with whom they can directly identify. Therefore, it is essential to explore strategies that not only diversify the teaching workforce but also foster the self-efficacy of minoritized students to envision teaching as a viable and empowering career path from the earliest stages of their education.

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The Implications of White Teacher Attitudes Towards Anti-racist Initiatives in the Call to Build Self-Efficacy of Minoritized Youth in Education

  • Rebecca Reaume

摘要

In developed countries, public education teaching forces are predominantly white, and thus their attitudes become a critically important aspect of racism and its dismantling. White teachers work within institutions that have power to inspire and empower students, yet they have the tendency to hold structures of the dominant society within their behaviors and actions. An in-depth look at white teacher’s attitudes towards their experiences with anti-racist initiatives can illuminate how they interpret, engage with, and respond to anti-racist efforts, revealing the complexities of identity, institutional support, and pedagogical practice in the pursuit of educational equity. As a force of educators, critical reflection and dismantling of the manifestations of white privilege within the classroom are of utmost importance. Understanding the intimate perspectives of a white teacher on racism in education provides a valuable opportunity for insight into systemic issues and fosters empathy-driven dialogue crucial for meaningful progress towards equity and inclusivity in schools. One’s capacity to self-examine personal perceptions, biases, and reactions is a great force in movement for racial equity. Understanding the historical underpinnings of systemic racism has the authentic power to ignite passion to disrupt forces of oppression for educators and leaders in school buildings. There is an imperative need to support white teachers to educate through an anti-racist lens, inspiring the need for white teachers to acknowledge the invisible embedment of white hegemonic power and work towards the dismantling of systemic racism. This carries strong implications to tackle the critical problem of a profession saturated by white professionals. Black, Brown, and other minoritized students deserve teachers with whom they can directly identify. Therefore, it is essential to explore strategies that not only diversify the teaching workforce but also foster the self-efficacy of minoritized students to envision teaching as a viable and empowering career path from the earliest stages of their education.