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Student Teaching in Urban and Suburban Schools

Perspectives of Latino Preservice Teachers

California State University, Fullerton

Laurie E. Hansen

California State University, Fullerton

This study employed interviews with 10 bilingual Latino preservice teachers to explore their experiences with schooling and their observations while student teaching in suburban and urban schools. Findings reveal that participants' life experiences and unique responses to cultural conflicts influenced their ability to relate to Latino students and parents and their desires to teach in Latino communities. However, participants demonstrated minimal recognition of forces that contribute to inequity, and none expressed the need to challenge traditional practices. This study supports the need for professional development programs for teachers of color to incorporate ongoing critical reflection of life experiences to promote political consciousness.

Key Words: Latino • preservice teachers • student teaching • urban schools

This version was published on November 1, 2008

Urban Education, Vol. 43, No. 6, 653-670 (2008)
DOI: 10.1177/0042085907311834


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