1. “Our teachers should be excellent, and they should look like America”.
Richard Riley (l998)

2. Obj. 1.3: Teacher Diversity
Team Leaders:
Sharon Baker, U. of Tulsa
Joyce Daugaard, U. of MN

3. Changing demographics… D/HH students 1977-2003
Decline in White students:
71% to 51 %
Increase in Latino students:
9% to 24.5%
Increase in Asian students:
1% to 4.3%

4. Impact of Teacher Diversity on Student Outcomes
General consensus: increased learning if there is teacher-student match
Difficult to measure studies have found conflicting results
No studies have been conducted in Deaf Education
It is difficult to correlate increases in student learning and teacher diversity

5. Benefits of Diverse Teachers on Student Learning:
“Passive teacher effect”
Role models
School / community liaison
Language proficiency
Knowledge of learning styles
Enhance education of all children
Passive teacher effect
Role Models
Help to form an identify
Bridge to community

6. Obj. 1.3 Preservice Teacher Diversity Activities
List of FAQ
Focus Group
Collection of Personal Stories
Investigate Resources at your University

7. Sharing our Findings New Media Collaboration
ACE-DHH Conference in Banff