Solidarity, courage and heart: what teacher educators can learn from a new generation of teachers

“Nieto (2006), for example, called for teacher education programs to develop new teachers who have “a sense of mission; solidarity with, and empathy for, their students; the courage to challenge mainstream knowledge and conventional wisdom; improvisation; and a passion for social justice” (p. 463).”

“In a similar way, Nieto (2006) suggested some of the qualities of teachers who make a positive difference in the lives of students in multicultural society like the US.”

“Given that the teaching profession is becoming increasingly managerial, with performance standards pitting colleague against colleague (Nieto, 2006), schools as workplaces are likely to continue as a location for mass disruption of worker solidarity and increasing alienation.”

“Empathy is believed to be one factor among others that separate excellent teachers from their less-effective peers (Gordon, 1999; Nieto, 2006).”

“Nieto (2006) recommends that teachers prepare students to develop critical skills to challenge oppression and transform society.”

“One US researcher, Nieto (2006), found that teachers who were the most effective in making a positive difference to educational outcomes are generally strong communicators who demonstrate ‘solidarity with, and empathy for, their …”

“Studies undertaken in the UK and USA have identified a relationship between the life experiences of ME teachers and commitment to social justice (Nieto 2006; Osler 1997, 2001).”

“Nieto (2006) recommended that teachers prepare stu- dents to develop critical skills to challenge oppression and transform society.”

“In the US this approach to selection has been challenged (Nieto 2006) and there is a need for a research-based challenge in the UK.”

“…suggests that in order to increase student body diversity in schools of education, incentives such as scholarships should be offered to prospective students and efforts should be made in ‘developing relationships with community-based groups as sources of prospective students’ (Nieto 2006, 471).”

“According to Nieto (2004, 2006), good teachers make the single greatest difference which directly affects student achievement.”

“Without creating other conditions of possibility, it is 758 E. Tualaulelei, C. Halse 1 3 the exceptional and courageous teachers who will swim against the neoliberal tide and advocate for their culturally diverse learners (Bourdieu & Passeron, 1990; Nieto, 2006).”

“He stressed that teaching is a calling that requires standing in solidarity with students (Nieto, 2006).”

“Teachers who think deeply about their work, who have high expectations, who show solidarity and empathy with all of their students, who demonstrate genuine respect for their students’ identities – including their culture and sexual orientations (Nieto, 2006) – will see that if they demonstrate these commitments and ch…”

“For example, Nieto (2006) suggests that although qualities of effective teachers such as content and pedagogical knowledge are important for success in the classroom, additional characteristics such as a passion for social justice and the courage to challenge mainstream knowledge are essential,…”

“In an effort to challenge the social reproduction of the status quo, a number of reformers are asking secondary-level educators to deepen the critical consciousness of their teenage students—their awareness of existing social inequities and their history—by teaching them about the ways in which race, class, and gender…”

“Multicultural education and intercultural education are often used as synonyms (Nieto 2006).”

“…focused on courage in an educational context concentrated mainly on teachers ’ moral courage in the classroom, particularly their willingness to discuss ethical issues with their students (Klaassen, 2012) and to challenge pedagogical approaches that do not support child development (Nieto, 2006).”

“Second, scholars have asserted that beyond instructional strategies, PD opportunities should prioritize the relationship between teachers, students, and families (Moll & González, 1997; Nieto, 2006).”

“Social justice “challenges, confronts, and disrupts misconceptions, untruths, and stereotypes that lead to structural inequality based on race, social class, gender, and other social and human differences” (Nieto 2006, 461).”

“Additionally, Nieto (2006) highlighted that teacher empathy distinguishes novice teachers from expert teachers and is a critical factor in effective teaching.”

“Nieto (2006: 2) adds that social justice “challenges, confronts, and disrupts misconceptions, untruths, and stereotypes”.”

“using poetry, film, song, and other historical documents (Lindsey, Roberts, & Campbelljones, 2005; Nieto, 2006; Tatum, 1997).”

“They have started to “teach outside the lines” (Nieto, 2006, p. 476) to provide adequate support for their students’ literacy development and reclamation of their native linguistic rights.”

“En fin de compte, certains chercheurs critiques comme Holm & Zilliacus (2010), Hill (2007), Dervin (2010) ou Nieto (2006) remarquent que les frontières entre ces concepts sont de plus en plus brouillées et que certains points se rejoignent dans les nouvelles approches plus critiques et politiques…”

“But , as Nieto (2006) noted, this does not encompass all of what is needed to impact the future diverse students our teacher candidates need to be prepared to teach.”

“Nieto (2006) [30] stated that standardization in schools is, “limiting the kinds of pedagogical approaches that teachers use, as well as constricting the curriculum, especially in classrooms serving the most educationally disadvantaged students” (p. 460).”

“Her purpose for analyzing what makes an effective teacher is the “growing research…that good teachers make the single greatest difference in promoting or deterring student achievement” (Nieto, 2006, p. 461).”

“Past research indicates that impact teachers all share a solid general education background, a deep knowledge of their subject matter, familiarity with numerous pedagogical approaches, strong communication skills, and effective organizational skills (Nieto, 2006, 463).”

“According to UNESCO’s “Guidelines on Intercultural Education” (2006) and its later “Intercultural Competence: Conceptual and Operational Framework” (2018), multiculturalism refers to the cultural diversity within a society, encompassing aspects such as ethnicity, nationality, language, religion, and socio-economic sta…”

“Rather than treating multicultural education and intercultural education as interchangeable terms (Nieto 2006; Hill 2007), UNESCO clearly defines these two terms separately and points out that ‘intercultural education aims to go beyond passive coexistence, to achieve a developing and sustainable…”

“Multicultural education and intercultural education are often used as synonyms (Nieto, 2006; Hill, 2007).”

“Las propuestas legales imponen una responsabilidad a la escuela que puede ser excesiva debido a la heterogeneidad cultural originada por la inmigración (Nieto, 2006, Ortega, Mínguez y Saura, 2005).”

“…of understanding it as a static and normative entity that can be taught and transmitted to future generations, we recommend approaching culture as a social construction—as a constantly transforming and fluid collective interaction between diverse people (see Otten 2003; Abdallah-Pretceille 2006).”

“Nieto (2006) suggests that characteristics of effective teachers include empathy for their students.”

“In classrooms across United States, there is a diverse population of students, but a less diverse population of educators (Kea & Utley, 1998; Nieto, 2000b, 2006; Sleeter, 1992a).”