Diversity, Equality and Achievement in Education
- Gianna Knowles - London South Bank University, UK
- Vini Lander - University of Chichester, UK
Most classrooms contain children from a variety of backgrounds, where home culture, religious beliefs and the family's economic situation all impact on achievement. This needs to be recognized by teachers in order to establish fair, respectful, trusting and constructive relationships with children and their families, which will allow every child to reach their full potential.
This book looks at real issues that affect teachers in the classroom, and examines a variety of influences affecting child development. It provides you with the theoretical and practical information you need to ensure you understand the complex factors which affect the children in your care, and it encourages good, thoughtful teaching. Dealing with some of the less widely addressed aspects of diversity and inclusion, the book considers:
- Children who are asylum seekers
- The notion of 'pupil voice'
- What diversity and equality mean in practice
- Gender and achievement
- Looked-after children
- Social class
- Disability
- Ethnicity and whiteness
This book is essential reading for any education student looking at diversity and inclusion, and for teachers in role looking for advice on how to meet the professional standards.
This book is a very helpful and thought provoking text that enables the reader to consider a wide range of influences that might affect a child’s development. It is invaluable for teachers who are reflecting on inclusive teaching.
It is an accessible introductory text on equity and education. It deals with a range of topics including disability, class, gender and refugees with plenty of illuminating case studies. The text will help students build foundational knowledge and understanding around the subject areas.
I have just added this text to my reading list. The authors eloquently capture the essence of this important issue. They explain the importance of understanding equality and diversity as a moral obligation and not just legal. This will be a great help for all students studying 'Equal Opportunities' in early years, and for any practitioner working with children, their families and colleagues where various opinions, beliefs and stereotypes abound. this book encourages deep reflection and questioning of own self as well as challenging discrimination from others.
A clear book that is helpful to level 3 learners and beyond
This is an excellent text for education students and beginning teachers. The reader-friendly layout includes some useful case studies and pertinent questions for discussion. In addition to further reading, the end of each chapter also directs the reader to 'useful websites' for further information. There are helpful sections at the beginning of each chapter which outline what is to follow.
This is an excellent book which covers a range of core units for Health & Social Care learners.
A topic which should be embedded in all teaching. Useful resources and case studies.
This is interesting but does not cover enough of the ground I anticipated fro the module in question
Excellent resource as a reference to both the Supporting Teaching and Learning Level 2 and 3 courses. Current, factual and user friendly. A book that will engage the student and allow for reflective practice. Equality and Diversity is an essential area of all disciplines. This book meets the needs of those within education very well.
Useful bok which looks at the many perspectives of diversity.It provides some interesting discussion points from the case studies supplied therin.
The book deals with key and contemporary issues on learner diversity and inclusive practice. It provides useful insights into the ways in which socio-cultural factors impact upon students' achievement and developmental trajectories. There are useful links with current education policy and practice for reflection and critical analysis.
Sage College Publishing
