Date of Award
Spring 5-3-2017
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Department
African-American Studies
First Advisor
Dr. Makungu Akinyela
Second Advisor
Dr. Sarita Davis
Third Advisor
Dr. Maurice Hobson
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to +understand the instructor perspective of their pedagogical approach to the needs of African American students of low socioeconomic status (SES) in urban school settings. Utilizing surveys and a questionnaire will prompt the dialogue for this narrative study. Thus, utilizing the narrative of the instructors will make their personal history and opinions an indicator for their choice of approach or if they recognize a need for specialized instruction for African American youth of low SES. This study will use a sample of 6 experienced and less experienced instructors teaching in urban low- income schools.
DOI
https://doi.org/10.57709/10068764
Recommended Citation
Bennett, Dia, "The Hidden Curriculum: A Narrative Study on Instructors’ Need to Understand the Behavior & Schooling of African American Youth of Low Socioeconomic Status." Thesis, Georgia State University, 2017.
doi: https://doi.org/10.57709/10068764