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Author Poku, Veronica, author

Title Black student teachers' experiences of racism in the white school : strategies of resilience and survival / Veronica Poku
Published Cham : Palgrave Macmillan, [2022]
©2022

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Description 1 online resource (xxiii, 189 pages) : illustrations
Series Palgrave studies in race, inequality and social justice in education
Palgrave studies in race, inequality and social justice in education.
Contents Black teacher, white system : critical race theory and the contours of racism -- CRT and narrative inquiry : storytelling and tackling the 'master narrative' with counter-narratives -- Storytelling : legacy of the Griot(te) -- Managing a Black identity in white spaces or strategies of 'becoming' white -- Why does ITE matter? -- Discussion and conclusion -- Final thoughts : more things change, more things stay the same
Summary 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. Chapters delve into how these students work to fit themselves into the schools 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. Veronica Poku is Head of MA Education: Culture, Language and Identity as well as a lecturer and researcher in the field of educational studies at Goldsmiths University of London, UK. With a particular interest in race, education, gender, culture and social justice, Veronicas research makes use of critical race theory and narrative inquiry when working with student teachers.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
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Subject Teachers, Black -- England -- London
Student teachers -- England -- London
Critical race theory.
Elementary schools -- England -- London
Critical race theory
Elementary schools
Student teachers
Teachers, Black
England -- London
Form Electronic book
ISBN 9783030960643
3030960641