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Playing the Game: Recruiting Black Males in Teaching

  • Satasha L. Green EMAIL logo and Darren Martin
Published/Copyright: February 15, 2018
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Abstract

The purpose of this comparative study is to ascertain the experiences and perceptions of four Black males enrolled in teacher preparation programs, one at a Predominantly Black Institution (PBI) and three at a Predominantly White Institution (PWI). Findings provide insight for Colleges of Teacher Education to understand the barriers that prevent Black males from successfully matriculating and entering the teaching profession.

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