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Direct linkPatton, James M.; Williams, Brenda T.; Floyd, Loury O.; Cobb, Tamra R. – Teacher Education and Special Education, 2003
There has been considerable discussion concerning the recruitment and retention of underrepresented groups to the field of Special education. This dialogue has deepened given the changes in student demographics and the dire shortages of qualified instructional personnel. This article examines specific issues related to recruitment and retention…
Descriptors: Special Education Teachers, School Holding Power, Special Education, Enrollment Management
Peer reviewedPatton, James M.; Townsend, Brenda L. – Teacher Education and Special Education, 2001
This introductory article discusses the extent to which teacher education, leadership development, school arrangements, and disciplinary practices affect African American learners with disabilities. It urges educators to engage in critical self-reflection to examine their ethical and sociopolitical philosophy and practices that privilege some…
Descriptors: Blacks, Cultural Awareness, Disabilities, Discipline Policy
Peer reviewedTownsend, Brenda L.; Patton, James M. – Teacher Education and Special Education, 2001
This closing article discusses the impact of ethics, power, and privilege on the schooling of African American learners and other learners of color. The role of teacher education programs and the need to make ethical decisions about how we prepare teachers and school leaders for educating minority students is addressed. (CR)
Descriptors: Blacks, Cultural Awareness, Disabilities, Educational Discrimination
Peer reviewedTownsend, Brenda L.; Patton, James M. – Teacher Education and Special Education, 2000
This introductory article describes following articles that address issues of ethics, power, and privilege within the context of educating African American learners with disabilities and those who are gifted and talented, and the path educators can follow in order to incorporate properly these perspectives into their practice and research. (CR)
Descriptors: Black Youth, Blacks, Disabilities, Educational Discrimination
Peer reviewedTownsend, Brenda L.; Patton, James M. – Teacher Education and Special Education, 2000
This article reflects on previous articles (EC 624 620-621) that explore how pre-existing structures within the educational system impede the academic achievement of many African-American learners. It urges more educators to be willing to critique school practices and to seek understanding of African American culture in order to alter teacher,…
Descriptors: Academic Failure, Attitude Change, Blacks, Cultural Awareness
Peer reviewedPatton, James M.; Townsend, Brenda L. – Teacher Education and Special Education, 1999
This article addresses issues of ethics, power, and privilege within the context of educating African American learners with disabilities and gifts and talents, critical issues in education affecting African American learners, and the role of special education teacher educators and special and gifted teacher practitioners as change agents.…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Black Students, Black Youth, Cultural Differences
