Ethnicity, Race And Education: An Introduction Paperback

Sue Walters

What is ethnicity? How does ethnicity impact on the school experience and academic achievement of individuals? Can education challenge ethnic differences and inequalities? Sue Walters introduces the key issues underlying contemporary work, thinking and practice around ethnicity, inclusion, 'race' and education in relation to curriculum, teaching and school policy drawing on current research, debate, policy and practice across mainstream and non-mainstream educational settings. In this engaging and thought-provoking guide, Sue Walters introduces readers to initiatives that attempt to challenge racism and raise achievement, and offers practical suggestions for best practice in educational settings. Reflective activities encourage readers to engage with the issues discussed, annotated further reading suggestions provide pointers for those looking to explore the debates further and chapter summaries provide succinct overviews of the issues discussed. This is an invaluable text for those studying in the fields of education, sociology, social policy and social linguistics who are looking for an accessible, introductory guide to the key concepts, issues and debates in the field.

9781847062321

English

Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

02 Feb 2012

176

Sue Walters has written a book that places this complex and contentious topic in the light of the development of theories and the findings of research...Beyond being an important introduction to the impact that race and ethnicity have in education and achievement, the book offers an enlightened interpretation of research methodologies and findings...An essential book for all of us who are committed educators.' Ofelia Garcia, Professor of Urban Education and Hispanic and Luso-Brazilian Literatures and Languages, Graduate Center, The City University of New York, UK 'This book is both informative and thoughtful, not only providing insight into the complexity of this area, but also challenging the reader to critically engage with the methodological strengths and weaknesses of the accompanying research.' Helen Fisher, Senior Lecturer in Special and Inclusive Education, University of Roehampton, UK 'This book provides a lucid and timely contribution to understanding the issues and debates about 'race', ethnicity and education. In covering the past thirty years it offers crucial information to all those who either do not know, or have forgotten, the intensity of arguments over diversity, racism, and inclusion. In constantly inviting readers to reflect on their own experiences it brings reality into academic research and writing. It should be read by a wide audience but especially practitioners at all levels of education.' Sally Tomlinson, Emeritus Professor of Education at Goldsmiths College, University of London, UK, and Senior Research Fellow in the Department of Education, University of Oxford, UK 'Walters cuts through the myths of the race and education debate with step-by-step precision, answering with clarity the difficult questions we were always too afraid to ask. No student, teacher, or educational practitioner who cares about racial equality in schools should be without this invaluable book.' Heidi Safia Mirza, Professor of Equalities Studies in Education, Institute of Education, University of London, UK 'Sue Walters has written a book that places thiscomplex and contentious topic in the light of the development of theories andthe findings of research...Beyond being an important introduction to the impactthat race and ethnicity have in education and achievement, the book offers anenlightened interpretation of research methodologies and findings...An essentialbook for all of us who are committed educators.' Ofelia Garcia, Professor of Urban Education and Hispanic andLuso-Brazilian Literatures and Languages, Graduate Center, The City Universityof New York, UK 'This book provides a lucid andtimely contribution to understanding the issues and debates about'race', ethnicity and education. In covering the past thirty years it offerscrucial information to all those who either do not know, or have forgotten, theintensity of arguments over diversity, racism, and inclusion. In constantlyinviting readers to reflect on their own experiences it brings reality intoacademic research and writing. It should be read by a wide audience butespecially practitioners at all levels of education.' Sally Tomlinson, Emeritus Professor of Education at Goldsmiths College, University of London, UK, and Senior Research Fellow in the Department of Education, University ofOxford, UK