Diversifying the Teaching Force in Transnational Contexts : : Critical Perspectives / / edited by Clea Schmidt, Jens Schneider.

"Diversifying the teaching force has become a priority in many migrant-receiving jurisdictions worldwide with the growing mismatch between the ethnic backgrounds, cultures, languages, and religions of teachers and those of students and families. Arguments for diversification tend to be couched...

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Superior document:Transnational Migration and Education
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Place / Publishing House:Rotterdam : : SensePublishers :, Imprint: SensePublishers,, 2016.
Year of Publication:2016
Edition:1st ed. 2016.
Language:English
Series:Transnational Migration and Education
Physical Description:1 online resource (XIV, 192 p.)
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Table of Contents:
  • Foreword
  • Introduction: Lessons to be Learned from the International Comparison
  • Section 1: Operationalizing the Diversification of the Teaching Force
  • The Cultural Diversification of the Scottish Teaching Profession: How Necessary Is It?
  • Becoming the “Good Teacher”: Professional Capital Conversion of Internationally Educated Teachers
  • One Step Forward, Two Steps Back: The Continuing Saga of Black and Minority Ethnic Teacher Recruitment and Retention in England
  • Section 2: The Roles of Identity and Institutions in Diversifying the Teaching Force
  • No Dreads and Saris Here: The Culture of Teacher Education Conformity and the Need for Diverse Representation amongst Teaching Staff
  • Self-Efficacy of Teachers with Migrant Background in Germany: Handling Linguistic and Cultural Diversity in School
  • Fostering Globalism: Community Partnership to Grow Your Own Teachers
  • Section 3: Racialization and ‘Othering’ of Transnational Teachers and Educators of Colour
  • Muslimization – “Othering” Experiences of Students in Academic Teacher Programs
  • Beyond the Demographics: Supporting the Retention, Growth and Leadership Potential of Social Justice Oriented Teachers of Color
  • Beyond Silos of ‘Sexuality’, ‘Ethnicity’, and ‘Language’: Educator Identity and Practice in Adult Education Contexts
  • Racism Experienced by Teachers of Color in Germany: Racialization and Hierarchical Positioning
  • Section 4: Access to the Teaching Profession for Diverse Teachers from Transnational Contexts
  • The Contributions of Internationally Educated Teachers in Canada: Reconciling What Counts with What Matters
  • Challenging the Homogeneity of the Elementary School Teaching Force in Ireland
  • Barriers and Opportunities: Trajectories of Teachers with Turkish Background and the Institutional Context in Germany
  • Forced Migration and Education: Refugee Women Teachers’ Trajectories in Canada and the UK.