Papers by Chrystal Johnson
Charter Schools as Counterpublics
Proceedings of the 2021 AERA Annual Meeting, 2021
Assessing the Civic Performance of Schools of Choice
Proceedings of the 2021 AERA Annual Meeting, 2021
Routledge eBooks, Jun 29, 2020
The rise of "digital humanities" and the "spatial turn" in the humanities has generated many new ... more The rise of "digital humanities" and the "spatial turn" in the humanities has generated many new insights in the study of culture, history, literature, and arts. Within this research trend, the library's geospatial service can play an active role by introducing the spatial information literacy and technology. In this paper, we use the information literacy framework to explore the library's role in supporting digital humanities by introducing a successful collaboration involving a librarian and history and education researchers in hosting a National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)-funded summer institute for school teachers. Our results suggest that the framework has opened a new way to facilitate collaborations between librarians and multidiscipline researchers.
Routledge eBooks, Jul 10, 2023
We describe the impact of an African American history centred collaborative teacher study group (... more We describe the impact of an African American history centred collaborative teacher study group (CTSG) professional development experience on the cultural competence of 20 secondary Social Studies and English Language Arts educators. Using mixed methods, baseline data indicated slight movement from the colourblind to the cultural pre-competence level for most. Race, as a fixed category, slightly impacted the increase in participants' cultural competence levels. Gender and teaching experience, however, had little if any impact on cultural competence levels. Selected interviews suggested that participants recognised the importance of teaching with diversity in mind. Yet, many acknowledge lacking the skillset to adequately meet the linguistic and cultural diversity of their students. Overall, participants noted that the professional development experience broadens their cultural competence awareness and would influence their instruction practice.
Social Studies Research and Practice
Schools of Choice, Counterpublics, and the Public Good
Proceedings of the 2020 AERA Annual Meeting, 2020
Comparing Black Youth Civic Achievement in Traditional Public Schools and Charter Schools in a Post-Truth Era
Proceedings of the 2019 AERA Annual Meeting
Proceedings of the 2019 AERA Annual Meeting
Each presenter retains copyright on the full-text paper. Repository users should follow legal and... more Each presenter retains copyright on the full-text paper. Repository users should follow legal and ethical practices in their use of repository material; permission to reuse material must be sought from the presenter, who owns copyright. Users should be aware of the .
Research in Educational Policy and Management
In this editorial, we describe the reasons for the special issue, namely the need to understand a... more In this editorial, we describe the reasons for the special issue, namely the need to understand and re-imagine the “new normal” of teaching, learning, and teacher professional development in light of the societal inequities and economic injustices laid bared by the COVID-19 pandemic. We summarize the extent to which the articles in this issue help us take a new look at classroom practices of teachers within higher education and K-12 spaces, and re-envision of educational policies and theoretical frameworks within and beyond learning spaces to enhance inclusivity.
Step Into My World
Handbook of Research on Teachers of Color and Indigenous Teachers
Working the Democracy: The Long Fight for the Ballot from Ida to Stacey
Social Education, Sep 1, 2020
Research in Educational Policy and Management
Tackling adolescent youth political efficacy is indispensable to the success American democracy. ... more Tackling adolescent youth political efficacy is indispensable to the success American democracy. Racism coupled with health and economic disparities predispose Black youth to adverse political engagement, political efficacy, and social emotional outcomes. The COVID-19 pandemic has aggravated pandemic-induced stressors such as the current experiences of Black youth with racial injustice and the potential of economic insecurity, homelessness, and a health disaster affecting a family member, further challenge their political engagement and political efficacy. In this theoretical piece, we therefore bring forth two separate, yet compatible theoretical frameworks, Black Resilience Neoliberalism (BRN) and the sociopolitical development model (SPD), to grasp the racialized identity and the political efficacy of adolescent Black youth in an era of crises.
First Opinions Second Reactions, 2010
A Critical Care Ethic
Routledge, Nov 13, 2014
Yes, context matters : character education in secondary social studies
This essay puts forward a theoretical argument in support of culturally consonant character educa... more This essay puts forward a theoretical argument in support of culturally consonant character education. Character education supports the moral and civic development of youth in the United States (US), its popularity continues with policymakers, parents, and educators; in fact, 18 states codify character education legislation. Members of majority groups often are unmindful of the significance and scope of cultural distinctiveness in the lives of minority individuals. Rather, majority group members consciously or unconsciously advocate assimilation and adherence to universal virtues, particularly in the field of character education. Cultural-historical conditions, as dimensions of the moral development process, tone the agency and negotiation of character education. To that end, this essay employs Charles Mills’ The Racial Contract (1998) to not only account for the moralities of exclusion, but put forward a character education philosophy that accounts for cultural distinctiveness
FINDING OUR PLACE: Using Cultural Historical Activity Theory (CHAT) and Teacher Personal Theorizing to Investigate Black Theories of Character Development
Chapter 23: Ties That Bind: The Interplay between Character Education, the Social Studies, and Citizenship Development
Curriculum and Teaching Dialogue, 2009
Before our conversation ended, the researcher put forward the following question to Mary, (1) an ... more Before our conversation ended, the researcher put forward the following question to Mary, (1) an eighth grade teacher: How would you explain the relationship between character education and the social studies? She seemed puzzled at the question posed. Seated at a table in her classroom, she tried to convey character education's connectivity to and role within the social studies. Her response (the above quotation) reflected her beliefs and values, and it echoed a clear understanding that both character education and the social studies seek similar ends--crafting responsible citizenship to improve society. Mary's explanation presented a structure of beliefs and justifications motivating her inclinations to teach character. Such motivations signified changes in her character practice, particularly how character education, the social studies, and citizenship development interacted in her classroom environment. Mary ended her response by stating: So we're negligent if we don&...
Social studies and the young learner, 2009
Jennifer was anxious, yet excited about the upcoming school year. A beginning teacher, she had a ... more Jennifer was anxious, yet excited about the upcoming school year. A beginning teacher, she had a classroom to organize. There were desks to arrange, learning centers to create, and posters to affix to the walls. Jennifer also needed to prioritize her teaching and learning goals for the coming year. She realized the value of bringing thoughtful social studies to the forefront of her second grade classroom. Jennifer wanted a classroom that would nurture emerging citizens. She hoped that, if she created a caring classroom environment:
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