How to Build Your Antiracist Classroom
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Taking on the pervasive issue of racism within education Badu offers a practical, no-nonsense guide on building an antiracist classroom. This book takes the reader on a journey from examining their own bias and racial literacy, to developing a diverse curriculum and improving the culture, to effecting wider changes across the school. Whether as an ally or recipient of bias in our society; this book will offer educators a guide to all the things we can do in the classroom to effect profound social change. If you seek to disrupt the cycles of systemic inequality that have existed in society and education for decades, this is the book for you.
Orlene Badu is a Leadership & Education Consultant.
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Additional information
| Publisher | 1st edition (26 May 2023), Corwin UK |
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| Language | English |
| Paperback | 264 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1529791480 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1529791488 |
| Dimensions | 17 x 1.52 x 24.2 cm |
by Amazon Customer
I pre-ordered this back in December and was so excited when it dropped through my letterbox.
Having worked in education for 20+ years it was the first book I’ve read that reflects todays classroom and education for our children. I have taken away so many key points and reflections from the book. Not only will this help to improve practice within the classroom it also translates to being a foster parent.
Orlene’s experience, knowledge and passion shines through every page!
This is honestly a must read for anyone working with children.
by Supamum
Wow! Wow! Woooow!This has to be the best book I have ever read AS A PARENT about racism and education in the UK. It is real, authentic and relatable. It simplifies what is the driving force (as well as what is wrong) in school structures, systems, policies of today and offers common sense and practical solutions for change and improvement. It is a useful tool on helping schools (youth clubs and nurseries) to realise that their main stakeholders are the children (parents included) and not to shy away from uneasy conversations such as, but not limited to, about race and lived experiences which impacts the child’s outcome in LIFE based on decisions made in school! In the chapter on Parents As Partners she states – I have NEVER met a parent who did not ultimately want what is best for their child. That sentence alone was one of the loudest in the book, for me and should be displayed at the entrance of every school as a reminder for all. She throws so many gems for Headteachers, Board of Trustees, SLT, middle leaders, support staff and parents, etc. You can only catch these gems by reading this book and taking action. She not only tackles the issue of racism in education full on but offers solutions to combat it and change the status quo. Highly recommend this book.
by kelly winslow
This book really allows you to think about how safe we make spaces safe for all children things we need to be aware of and how we do the work to ensure children can thrive. The author breaks it down with practical steps . Very easy, digestible read . Also, very informative For a parent’s point of view too . Excellent .
by kelly winslow
You must read this to recognise everyone’s way, not just the teaching population. Well done Orlene!
by Amazon Customer
Just wow! A book that’ll better equip and prepare us for challenging moments at school that our children can face when we are not there. Not your average non-fiction – this book engages you in a way that you would least expect and takes you through the most crucial steps to supporting your childrens schools to be proactively non racist. 10/10 would recommend for parents, teachers, head of years, head of a Schools… Request to the author – can we have one for socitey in general please ????????????????????????