Conversations on race in teacher education cohorts

This paper explores the efficacy of employing the cohort model of teacher education for preparing pre‐service teachers to address issues of race within an urban university setting. The results of the research indicate that the cohort facilitates a degree of familiarity and support amongst the teacher candidates, provides exposure to diverse experiences and requires staff who are knowledgeable about discourses of difference to provide a foundation for addressing and challenging notions of race. Additionally, ensuring that members of the cohort engage in a comprehensive analysis of the systemic and institutional aspects of oppression is central to effectively understanding social inequities.