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Goodwin, A. L. (2002). Teacher preparation and the education of immigrant children. Education and Urban society, 34(2), 156-172. EJ642303.

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This article looks at the issue of teacher preparation in light of changing demographics, a direct consequence of increased immigration. By using a review of the teacher education literature over the past two decades, the article outlines key issues that must be taken into consideration when preparing teachers to work effectively with immigrant children. The researcher concluded that society needs to move beyond superficial ÒcelebrationsÓ of diversity and face our own racism, discrimination, inequity, and injustice. Through this social consciousness we will begin to shift Òour dialogue surrounding children of color, immigrants, and poor children from one that is too pathologized and deficit based, to one that is accepting and filled with potential.Ó The researcher suggests if teacher education is to change, teacher educators will have to be the first to do some changing, and he questions if we are ready. The article concludes with recommendations for teacher educators. The omission of a connection to family and community involvement limits the study, although the study has implications for teacher preparation in the areas of differentiating instruction, second-language learning, and working with families and communities.