Telling their side of the story: Mississippi freedom schools, African centered schools and the educational development of black students.
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Title
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Telling their side of the story: Mississippi freedom schools, African centered schools and the educational development of black students.
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Identifier
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AAI3283162
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identifier
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3283162
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Creator
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Smith, LaKersha L.
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Contributor
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Adviser: Michelle Fine
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Date
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2007
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Language
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English
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Publisher
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City University of New York.
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Subject
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Education, Curriculum and Instruction | Black Studies | Psychology, Social
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Abstract
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The aim of the present study is to examine those phenomena thought to be important in fostering the educational development of marginalized students. More specifically this research endeavor asks; how do students who attend The Black Community Crusade for Children's Freedom School program and Sankofa Shule, a small independent African centered school, experience educational development through the educational project proposed by the school? This question, intends to highlight the kinds of curricula and pedagogies responsible for the construction of critical knowledge, the role of community stewardship in building inclusive educational spaces, and the role students' culture has in their school environment. This research begins with an analysis of critical pedagogy, culturally relevant pedagogy, and African-centered pedagogy. From here three units of analysis are explored. The methods being utilized in this research further aid in conceptualizing the educational project of each school. Using observations, interviews and a survey that examines the experiences of students attending these models this project investigates the ways in which education is operationalized within different practices and schooling environments. By using a multi-method design, the research exposes those phenomena significant in strengthening the educational development of marginalized students.
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Type
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dissertation
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Source
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PQT Legacy Restricted.xlsx
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degree
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Ph.D.