Cunningham, Louise Maurella2014-04-142014-04-142013-12https://hdl.handle.net/11299/162957University of Minnesota Ph.D. dissertation. December 2013. Major: Education, Curriculum and Instruction. Advisor: Mistilina Sato. 1 computer file (PDF); iii, 175 pages, appendices A-H.The main purpose of this study is to conduct exploratory qualitative research to investigate how PSTs and practicing teachers experience cultural and racial identity development or changes in identity. Rather than examine the "what" or contributors to identity development, I will explore the "how" or processes of identity development as a result of experiences in teacher preparation programs.en-USCultural identity developmentCulture & teachingDiversityPre-service teachersteacher educationWhiteness & teacher educationThesis or Dissertation