Wednesday, October 11, 12:00 to 1:15pm, College of Liberal Arts building, room 3150
Dr. Marci Watson-Vandiver’s Talk on “Beating the odds: A phenomenological analysis of Black student experiences in U.S. public schools”
Using critical race theory as a theoretical and analytical framework, the study of Dr. Watson-Vandiver, Assistant Professor in the Department of Elementary Education at Towson University, examines both student engagement and school disaffection through the lens of Black student “positionality.” Participants (former Black public school students, ages 21-35) provide individual reflections of their past schooling experiences and detail critical needs in K-12 educational reform. The study’s major findings include the following themes: intrinsic motivation, student-teacher relationships, peer influence, mentoring, and a recasting of Black masculinity.
This event is open to all faculty, staff, and students. Light refreshments will be provided.
For additional information, contact Dr. Danice Brown at dlbrown@towson.edu.
