| Title: |
Indigenous Teacher Education in Sonora, Mexico: The Comcáac Perspective |
| Language: |
English |
| Authors: |
Collen Packer; Natalie A. Williams (ORCID 0009-0002-3353-9638) |
| Source: |
Journal of the International Society for Teacher Education. 2026 29(2):151-167. |
| Availability: |
International Society for Teacher Education. Danish School of Education, Aarhus University, Niels Juelsgade 84, 8210 Aarhus N. Denmark; e-mail: isftecontact@gmail.com; Web site: https://journals.library.brocku.ca/index.php/jiste |
| Peer Reviewed: |
Y |
| Page Count: |
17 |
| Publication Date: |
2026 |
| Document Type: |
Journal Articles; Reports - Research |
| Education Level: |
Higher Education; Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: |
Foreign Countries; Indigenous Populations; Preservice Teacher Education; Educational Practices; Culturally Relevant Education; Educational Policy; Indigenous Knowledge; Educational History; Barriers |
| Geographic Terms: |
Mexico |
| DOI: |
10.26522/jiste.v29i2.5607 |
| ISSN: |
1029-5968; 2521-6015 |
| Abstract: |
This research investigates teacher education practices serving the Comcáac (Seri) community in Sonora, Mexico, in the coastal region near Kino Bay. As Mexico's smallest Indigenous group, the Comcáac people inhabit two coastal towns: Punta Chueca (Socaaix) and Desemboque (Haxöl Iihom). This research examines how teacher preparation addresses this community's cultural needs. Literature revealed significant obstacles: limited resources, few native-language speakers in teaching programs, and insufficient culturally responsive pedagogies. However, promising developments emerged through community-led teacher training and innovative partnerships between formal institutions and traditional knowledge systems. While Mexico's intercultural education policies appear robust, implementation gaps persist for smaller Indigenous populations. Future teacher preparation must integrate climate education, enhanced digital literacy, and sustainable community-educator partnerships. These approaches should honor traditional ecological knowledge while preparing students for contemporary challenges beyond their ancestral territories. This research contributes to understanding how teacher education can better serve Indigenous communities through culturally grounded yet forward-thinking approaches. |
| Abstractor: |
As Provided |
| Entry Date: |
2026 |
| Accession Number: |
EJ1505712 |
| Database: |
ERIC |