Influence Faculty Members' Thinking to Promote Social Justice and Equity

Abstract

This chapter presents research conducted over two years at a mid-sized university to determine the efficacy and impact of a transformative disruptive educational equity initiative. This chapter will share strategies for capacity building, reflection, and culturally responsive teaching of faculty members in teacher education programs. These strategies are designed to guide disruptive practices and situate social justice and equity in P-12 education. The initiative focused on the disruptive education equity model (DEEP) and was funded by a local philanthropic foundation.