In the updated and expanded edition, educators find a comprehensive resource to navigate the complexities of the modern classroom. Addressing the concerns of teachers striving to support every student while treading carefully through sensitive topics, this book offers practical strategies and insights.
From addressing race, gender, and socioeconomic disparities to tackling issues like sexuality, religion, and cultural diversity, the chapters provide a nuanced understanding of inequality dynamics. Written from the perspective of educators, the book delves into both theoretical frameworks and real-world classroom scenarios.
Designed for student teachers, early career educators, and teacher educators alike, this essential guide equips teachers with the tools to foster constructive change in an increasingly diverse society. Whether facing challenges related to English as an Additional Language, Islamophobia, or supporting students with ADHD, this book serves as a valuable companion throughout a teacher’s professional journey.
Behind the Authorship – Unveiling the Contributors
Rowena Arshad holds the esteemed position of Professor of Multicultural and Anti-Racist Education at the University of Edinburgh.
Terry Wrigley serves as a Senior Lecturer at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, and holds the title of Visiting Research Fellow at Manchester Metropolitan University.
Lynne Pratt’s roles include Programme Director for PGDE Secondary and Lecturer in Language Studies at Moray House, University of Edinburgh.
Critical Acclaim – Reviews of The Book
“This compelling anthology serves as a beacon for educators, providing both seasoned professionals and newcomers with the tools to navigate towards a future defined by social equity while preserving the inherent joy of teaching.”
“In the complex landscape of education, we often find ourselves at a loss for words to articulate the systemic barriers hindering learning. This book bridges the gap by offering a blend of theoretical insight and practical strategies, empowering educators and students alike to confront and overcome injustices in our schools.”
About the Contributors – Biographies and Contributions
CONTENTS: Foreword; PART 1: Social justice: What has it got to do with me? 1. Shaping Practice: the impact of personal values and experiences, by Rowena Arshad; 2. Individual teachers making a difference in the classroom and the school, by Laura Mitchell; 3. Key concepts and theories: From ambiguity to clarity, by Shereen Benjamin and Rowena Arshad; 4. Resolving dilemmas and improving practice in the early career of teaching, by Helen Knowles; 5. Education, poverty and social class: Some issues for teachers, by Terry Wrigley; PART 2: Learning from school and classroom situations. 6. Using critical literacy to ‘do’ gender, by Lynne Pratt and Yvonne Foley; 7. Sexuality, sex and gender: Respect and recognition, by Shereen Benjamin; 8. Educate and act for anti-racism, by Rowena Arshad and Clare Harker; 9. Inclusive practices for pupils for whom English is an additional language, by Andy Hancock; 10. Facing the challenge of child poverty, by Siobhan Collingwood and Sheila Laing; 11. Islamophobia and ‘British values’: A curricular approach, by Sadia Habib; 12. ‘How am I meant to cope with this range of disabilities?’, by Gillean McCluskey and Gwynedd Lloyd; 13. Gypsies, Roma and Travellers: Teachers making a difference, by Maureen Finn and Pauline Duncan; 14. Learning for sustainability: Our collective future depends on it, by Kirsten Leask, Beth Christie and Rosa Murray; Index.
