Teaching in troubling times: the effects of political climate in classrooms

Since the 2016 presidential election, changes to American policies and divisive rhetoric from politicians have resulted in a challenging political climate. For Catholic schools, which in many areas of the U.S. serve a large number of marginalised students, the changes in political climate have been...

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Published in:International studies in Catholic education 2020-07, Vol.12 (2), p.156-171
Main Authors: Stephenson, Rebecca, Huchting, Karen
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Catholic Educators
Catholic Schools
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Child Behavior
Classroom Environment
Disadvantaged
Elections
Empathy
Immigration
News Reporting
Political Attitudes
political climate
Presidents
Racial Relations
Social Attitudes
Social Media
stress
Student Behavior
Teacher Attitudes
Teacher Behavior
teacher beliefs
teacher needs
U.S. presidential election 2016
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Summary:Since the 2016 presidential election, changes to American policies and divisive rhetoric from politicians have resulted in a challenging political climate. For Catholic schools, which in many areas of the U.S. serve a large number of marginalised students, the changes in political climate have been felt acutely and addressed publicly. Little is known about how students and teachers are being affected by these changes. This study examines Catholic teachers' beliefs and behaviours to address the political climate in classrooms. Findings highlight the need to assist teachers with identifying resources for families.
ISSN:1942-2539
1942-2547
DOI:10.1080/19422539.2020.1810981