Date Approved
8-10-2026
Graduate Degree Type
Project
Degree Name
Education-Instruction and Curriculum: Early Childhood Education (M.Ed.)
Degree Program
College of Education
First Advisor
Dr. Sherie Klee
Second Advisor
Dr. Kathryn A. Ohle
Academic Year
2025/2026
Abstract
Data shows that many Black and Disabled students are underserved in their current learning environments. This project provides a theoretical introduction to Dis/ability Critical Race Theory (DisCrit), as well as guidance on how to incorporate the theory into the early childhood education setting. This is done in attempt to provide a more equitable and inclusionary learning environment. This project incorporates a data-driven professional development program surrounding DisCrit and incorporation of anti-racist and anti-ableist inclusionary teaching methods, for the betterment of all students.
ScholarWorks Citation
Knickerbocker, Milo, "Dis/ability Critical Race Theory in the Early Childhood Education Classroom" (2026). Masters Projects. 751.
https://scholarworks.gvsu.edu/gradprojects/751
