The Diversity Teacher Belief Q-Sort: A Springboard for Reflective Conversations

Abstract

This chapter details the use of the Diversity Teacher Belief Q-Sort (DTBQ) as a springboard to reflective conversations about work with diverse populations of children and their families. The DTBQ tool is provided and guidelines, including concrete suggestions and discussion prompts, are outlined to support the use of the DTBQ to facilitate reflection and to open discourse about beliefs and practices. Furthermore, suggestions are provided for using the tool to measure or assess change or shifts in teachers’ beliefs and practices.

Citation

Spencer, K.H. and Pisha, L.E. (2015), "The Diversity Teacher Belief Q-Sort: A Springboard for Reflective Conversations", Discussions on Sensitive Issues (Advances in Early Education and Day Care, Vol. 19), Emerald Group Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 67-88. https://doi.org/10.1108/S0270-402120150000019005