Year: 2011
Type: article
Abstract: Two researchers document how veteran Chicana teacher activists, who have\ntaught more than 15 years, remain in the classroom and challenge the pedagogy of\ncontrol in urban schools. Our findings show that networking and relationships for\nChicana teacher activists is developed on the basis of a common political agenda\nand a love of children. All of these teachers assist their students in retaining their\nChicana/o language, culture, and Chicana/o identity is of primary importance and\nsubversively alter the standardized curriculum to do so. The testimonios of these\nmaestras dedicadas provide insights into the daily challenges veteran Chicana\nteachers face while negotiating the classroom during these troubled times. The\nseasoned activists also offer advice to new teacher activists.
Authors: Joyce H. Burstein, Theresa Montaño
Language: English
Subfield: Sociology and Political Science
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2109236375