Document Type

Article

Language

eng

Publication Date

2016

Publisher

Taylor & Francis (Routledge)

Source Publication

Reflective Practice

Source ISSN

1470-1103

Abstract

This study investigated the self-identified dispositions of 183 preservice teachers enrolled in a required philosophy of education course. The researchers coded their reflective journaling for the two essential NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education) dispositions of fairness and the belief that all students can learn, as well as for other recurring, self-identified dispositions. These preservice teachers self-identified fairness much more frequently than the belief that all students can learn. The results point to additional recurring dispositional themes for consideration: critical thinking, caring, openness, moral education, and individual freedom. Further examination of the data revealed great variation in the preservice teachers’ interpretation of fairness, categorized as fairness through (1) inclusion of all socioeconomic classes and abilities; (2) culturally responsive teaching; (3) differentiation of instruction; and (4) fostering a safe learning environment.

Comments

Accepted version. Reflective Practice Vol. 17, No. 2 (2016). DOI. © 2016 Taylor & Francis (Routledge). Used with permission.

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