Abstract

Teacher preparation relies primarily on classroom and field experiences including content and pedagogical practices. To comprehensively address areas which impact students’ lives, a broader vision is needed. This means reaching out to community mentors and including them in the educational experience of the student and making them an integral and specific part that experience. By doing so we can truly impact social justice and develop life-long agents of social change. Community-Engaged Teacher preparation is the catalyst and essence of social justice.

Keywords: Social Justice, STEM Teaching, Preservice Teaches, Culturally Relevant Teaching, Teacher Preparation.