Diversifying the Teacher Pipeline with Intentional Motivational Behaviors in a Teacher Preparation Program to Support Males of Color
Location
Session 1 Presentations - Recruiting & Retaining Diverse Teacher Candidates
Proposal Track
Research Project
Session Format
Presentation
Abstract
The study is designed to identify the factors that enhance teacher preparation programs toward increasing the underrepresented males of color as part of the teacher pipeline. This investigation is part two in a larger research project under two different IRB’s. Part one was an investigation of the top motivating factors that encourage males of color in a teacher preparation program. There were four factors identified by the males of color students in the School of Education at an HBCU with 20% of the student population—a significant outlier when compared to the national average
Keywords
teacher shortage, teacher pipeline, males of color, teacher preparation, disproportionality
Professional Bio
Felicia Mayfield celebrates her 47th year as an educator. The first 36 years were as a teacher, assistant principal, principal, coordinator, area superintendent, chief of staff, and associate superintendent. Dr. Mayfield retired from DeKalb County School District to work with educator preparation programs at Clark Atlanta University-her alma mater. A three-time graduate of Georgia State University, she has served as the alumni Chairman of the BOD and is currently a GSU BOD Trustee. Her research agendas include diversifying the teacher pipeline and equity in education. She is a caregiver for her 100-year-old mother and participates in Toastmasters.
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Recommended Citation
Mayfield, Felicia M., "Diversifying the Teacher Pipeline with Intentional Motivational Behaviors in a Teacher Preparation Program to Support Males of Color" (2021). Georgia Educational Research Association Conference. 6.
https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/gera/2021/2021/6
Diversifying the Teacher Pipeline with Intentional Motivational Behaviors in a Teacher Preparation Program to Support Males of Color
Session 1 Presentations - Recruiting & Retaining Diverse Teacher Candidates
The study is designed to identify the factors that enhance teacher preparation programs toward increasing the underrepresented males of color as part of the teacher pipeline. This investigation is part two in a larger research project under two different IRB’s. Part one was an investigation of the top motivating factors that encourage males of color in a teacher preparation program. There were four factors identified by the males of color students in the School of Education at an HBCU with 20% of the student population—a significant outlier when compared to the national average
