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The Terrorized Experiences of Latina Bilingual Preservice Teachers With Language and Race

The Terrorized Experiences of Latina Bilingual Preservice Teachers With Language and Race
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Author(s): Lucy Arellano Jr. (University of California, Santa Barbara, USA), Ana K. Soltero López (Fresno City College, USA)and Delia M. Carrizales (Texas Tech University, USA)
Copyright: 2024
Pages: 24
Source title: Interrogating Race and Racism in Postsecondary Language Classrooms
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Xiangying Huo (University of Toronto, Canada)and Clayton Smith (University of Windsor, Canada)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-6684-9029-7.ch002

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Abstract

The United States is a multilingual country, yet there continues to be a deficit view of languages spoken in classrooms other than English. The purpose of this study is to examine the lived experiences of Latina bilingual preservice teachers in relationship to language and race. Specifically, the authors consider how linguistic terrorism and racism influence future career decision-making for these students. This qualitative study considers the lived experiences of eight bilingual preservice teachers in California and Texas. Utilizing narrative inquiry from a grounded theory perspective, the study examines the experiences surrounding their use of Spanish and how they are treated as racialized beings. Findings demonstrate how the participants turned these negative experiences into motivation and fuel to become bilingual classroom teachers. Conclusions suggest the need to restructure educator preparation programs addressing the challenges faced by future teachers as they navigate raciolinguistic spaces in their educational journeys. Implications for research, policy, and practice are presented.

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