Black Student Teachers' Experiences of Racism in the White School

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Black Student Teachers' Experiences of Racism in the White School

Strategies of Resilience and Survival

Ethnic groups and multicultural studies Sociology Education Schools and pre-schools Teacher training

Author: Veronica Poku

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Collection: Palgrave Studies in Race, Inequality and Social Justice in Education

Language: English

Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Published on: 2nd June 2022

Format: LCP-protected ePub

Size: 459 Kb

ISBN: 9783030960643


Overview

This book investigates the racism experienced by Black teacher trainee Post-graduate students whilst on teaching placements in South London primary schools. Using critical race theory as an epistemological lens, the book goes on to explore their experiences in school via testimonies around the gaslighting they were subjected to.

Content Highlights

Chapters delve into how these students work to fit themselves into the school’s white space at an emotional and psychological cost and addresses the questions these experiences raise for those in charge of PGCE courses and Initial Teacher Education.

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