So, what's going on in the world of Multicultural Education research??
The TX NAME Conference was the place to be to hear about new research, engage in dialogue, and listen to well-known speakers.
Below are some videos to give you an idea of what research and interesting ideas are out there...
Why not more male teachers of color??
Teaching courses online
Understanding students' dialect
Inspiring persistence in students of color
Sunday, April 5, 2009
President's Conference Summary
Prairie View A&M University, the Whitlowe R. Green College of Education, the Office of the Vice President for Research and Development, and the Texas National Association for Multicultural Education hosted the 8th Annual 2009 Region 6-Texas NAME Conference. The conference had over 100 proposals submitted. More than 55 papers, panels and posters were presented at this year’s conference. In addition to the Prairie View A&M University community, other universities that presented research and were in attendance included: Texas Southern University, Tulane University, Texas A&M University, University of North Texas, Texas State University-San Marcus, and the University of Houston-Clear Lake.
The theme of the 8th Annual 2009 Region 6-Texas NAME Conference, Beyond Celebrating Diversity: ReACTivating the Equity, Social Justice and Health Disparities in Multicultural Education Research builds on and extends the 7th Annual Conference, which focused on ‘Multicultural Education: The Path to an Equitable Future with Distinction and Purpose.’ The 2009 Conference explored diversity beyond celebrations and stressed multicultural competencies across all fields of education.
As board members of the Texas National Association for Multicultural Education, Drs. Donald R. Collins, Debra J. Johnson (DJ), and Marcia C. Shelton were instrumental in hosting the conference at Prairie View A&M University. A Special Thanks is expressed to the faculty and staff who contributed to the success of the conference. Student Volunteers were invaluable in making the conference a success. The College of Nursing played an active role by stressing concerns regarding health disparities. Additionally, the College of Nursing graciously introduced its Prairie View International Student Nurses Organization (PVISNO) at the conference. Nursing students dazzled attendees during the Reception with their ethnic dress, dance and catered ethnic foods.
The conference kicked off with the Opening General Session, in which panelists engage in a discussion of the future of multicultural education research. The Panel was moderated and organized by Dr. Debra J. Johnson (DJ), Prairie View A&M University. It was chaired by Dr. Patricia J. Larke, Texas A&M University. The session ended with the panel answering questions from the audience.
The Second General Session encourages attendees to look at individual issues such as: multicultural education research; culturally responsive teaching; culturally responsive counseling and leadership; collaboration, accountability, evaluation and assessment; health and human development; responding to natural and “man made” disasters; and, health and wellness. Throughout the Second Session, poster presentations explore the above listed issues. A second panel presented the progress of a collaborative of university academics who engage in ongoing study of issues related to children of disaster. The Panel was moderated and organized by Dr. Donald R. Collins, Prairie View A&M University. It was chaired by Dr. Gaile S. Cannella, Tulane University. The session ended with the panel answering questions from the audience.
The conference culminated with Dr. Cherry Gooden, from Texas Southern University, delivering a keynote address in which she stirred a sense of advocacy for equity and social justice in education.
The 9th Annual 2010 Region 6-Texas NAME Conference will be held at The University of North Texas in Denton, Texas. The theme for next year’s conference will be ‘The Future of Multicultural Education Research: National and Global Response to Schools, Communities, Health and Professional Development.’ Six Strands will focus the conference content and include: graduate programs in higher education; academic achievement gaps/differences; global society; changing demographics; global competiveness; multicultural education in other disciplines.
We look forward to seeing you at the University of North Texas!
Please review the pictures of the conference and post a comment about the conference.
Dr. Donald R. Collins, Prairie View A&M University
Texas NAME President-Elect
The theme of the 8th Annual 2009 Region 6-Texas NAME Conference, Beyond Celebrating Diversity: ReACTivating the Equity, Social Justice and Health Disparities in Multicultural Education Research builds on and extends the 7th Annual Conference, which focused on ‘Multicultural Education: The Path to an Equitable Future with Distinction and Purpose.’ The 2009 Conference explored diversity beyond celebrations and stressed multicultural competencies across all fields of education.
As board members of the Texas National Association for Multicultural Education, Drs. Donald R. Collins, Debra J. Johnson (DJ), and Marcia C. Shelton were instrumental in hosting the conference at Prairie View A&M University. A Special Thanks is expressed to the faculty and staff who contributed to the success of the conference. Student Volunteers were invaluable in making the conference a success. The College of Nursing played an active role by stressing concerns regarding health disparities. Additionally, the College of Nursing graciously introduced its Prairie View International Student Nurses Organization (PVISNO) at the conference. Nursing students dazzled attendees during the Reception with their ethnic dress, dance and catered ethnic foods.
The conference kicked off with the Opening General Session, in which panelists engage in a discussion of the future of multicultural education research. The Panel was moderated and organized by Dr. Debra J. Johnson (DJ), Prairie View A&M University. It was chaired by Dr. Patricia J. Larke, Texas A&M University. The session ended with the panel answering questions from the audience.
The Second General Session encourages attendees to look at individual issues such as: multicultural education research; culturally responsive teaching; culturally responsive counseling and leadership; collaboration, accountability, evaluation and assessment; health and human development; responding to natural and “man made” disasters; and, health and wellness. Throughout the Second Session, poster presentations explore the above listed issues. A second panel presented the progress of a collaborative of university academics who engage in ongoing study of issues related to children of disaster. The Panel was moderated and organized by Dr. Donald R. Collins, Prairie View A&M University. It was chaired by Dr. Gaile S. Cannella, Tulane University. The session ended with the panel answering questions from the audience.
The conference culminated with Dr. Cherry Gooden, from Texas Southern University, delivering a keynote address in which she stirred a sense of advocacy for equity and social justice in education.
The 9th Annual 2010 Region 6-Texas NAME Conference will be held at The University of North Texas in Denton, Texas. The theme for next year’s conference will be ‘The Future of Multicultural Education Research: National and Global Response to Schools, Communities, Health and Professional Development.’ Six Strands will focus the conference content and include: graduate programs in higher education; academic achievement gaps/differences; global society; changing demographics; global competiveness; multicultural education in other disciplines.
We look forward to seeing you at the University of North Texas!
Please review the pictures of the conference and post a comment about the conference.
Dr. Donald R. Collins, Prairie View A&M University
Texas NAME President-Elect
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Texas NAME Conference--March 27-28, 2009
You are invited to the 8th annual Texas NAME Conference!
March 27-28, 2009
THEME: Beyond Celebrating Diversity: ReACTivating the Equity, Social Justice and
Health Disparities in Multicultural Education Research
To register for the conference, click here.
To submit a proposal, see below for guidelines. Click to enlarge.
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Lack of Minorities in the Teaching Profession
Data from the U.S. Department of Commerce show that minority students represent more than a third of the public school population. In the state of Texas, African Americans make up a quarter of public school students and Spanish-speakers make up a third of public school students. In addition, Bilingual Education/ELL programs are the second largest programs in the Texas public school system.
Meanwhile, 13% of U.S. public school teachers are minority, with 40% of U.S. schools with no minority teachers. In Texas, 9% of teachers are African American and 18% of teachers are Latina/o (State of Texas Statistics 2003-2004). In comparison, 71% of teachers are European American.
Where are the minority teachers? Some argue that the salary of teachers discourages students from pursuing teaching as a profession. However, in the state of Texas, the average base salary for teachers in $39,000 (Texas Workforce), compared to 36,720 nationally (National Association of Colleges and Employers). In urban areas such as Dallas/Ft Worth, average starting salaries are in the low $40,000. Along with a business degree, minorities pursue bachelor degrees largely in Psychology, Sociology, and Social Work. The average starting salaries of those who work in nonprofit or service fields with a bachelor degree in Psychology ($34,000), Sociology ($32,000), and Social Work ($31,000) is less than those who graduate with a bachelor in teacher education (National Association of Colleges and Employers).
In addition, the salaries of those with a degree in Psychology, Sociology, and Social Work are based on 12-months, while the salaries of teachers are based on 9 to 10-months.
How do we encourage minorities to pursue teacher education as a profession?
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