"There is Subjectivity, There is Bias": Teacher Candidates' Perceptions of Equity in Data Literacy for Teaching

Research on equity in data literacy for teaching has lagged yet is of critical importance to ensuring new teachers are prepared to serve diverse students. Our multiple case study conveyed four elementary teacher candidates' understandings of this construct and their reaction to instruction in t...

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Published inThe Teacher educator Vol. 55; no. 3; pp. 283 - 299
Main Authors Whitesides, Heather, Beck, Jori S.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Muncie Routledge 02.07.2020
Taylor & Francis Inc
Subjects
Accountability
Assessment Literacy
Attitude Change
Beliefs
Concept Mapping
Data Use
Elementary Education
Equal Education
Literacy
Preservice Teacher Education
Preservice Teachers
Student Diversity
Teaching
Test Bias
Undergraduate Students
Urban Universities
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Summary:Research on equity in data literacy for teaching has lagged yet is of critical importance to ensuring new teachers are prepared to serve diverse students. Our multiple case study conveyed four elementary teacher candidates' understandings of this construct and their reaction to instruction in this domain. Data collection included interviews, item analysis, and concept maps. Our participants developed a broader view of data by the end of the course, but often did not recognize inequitable data practices like tracking which conveys a misalignment between beliefs and practices. We explored implications for policy and practice based on our findings.
ISSN:0887-8730
1938-8101
DOI:10.1080/08878730.2020.1725792