Associate Professor, Elementary and Early Childhood Education
Penn State Abington pre-service teachers have an opportunity to spend a fall semester at the Alexander K. McClure School in the Philadelphia School District. Introducing future teachers to teaching in urban public schools is part of a long-term strategy for empowering change in urban communities. Students are immersed in teaching contexts that require culturally responsive curriculum that reflects students’ identities and experiences. The field-based experience incorporates critical reflection to support pre-service teachers’ understanding and appreciation of urban life, communities of practice, and culturally responsive teaching strategies.
Awarded: 2017–2018