Ethnicity, Race and Education: An Introduction

ISBN-13: 9781441176738 / Angielski / Twarda / 2012 / 192 str.

Sue Walters

Opis

Sue Walters introduces the keyissues underlying contemporary work, thinking and practice aroundethnicity, 'race' and education drawing on current research, debate, policy and practice across mainstream and non-mainstream educationalsettings.

In this engaging andthought-provoking introduction, Sue Walters introduces readers to keyresearch, debates and policy inorder to offer a guide to current thinking and practice. Reflectiveactivities encourage readers to engage with the issues discussed, annotatedfurther reading suggestions provide pointers for those looking to explore thedebates further and chapter summaries provide succinct overviews of the issuesdiscussed. An invaluabletext for those studying in the fields of education, sociology and social policy, whoare looking for an accessible, introductory guide to the key concepts, issuesand debates in the field.

Spis treści

Introduction ‘Why do Ethnicity and ‘Race' Matter? 1. What Do We Mean By ‘Race' and Ethnicity? 2. ‘Race', Ethnicity and School Achievement 3. ‘Race', Ethnicity and School Experience 4. 'Race', Ethnicity and Research 5. Taking Action Around ‘Race' and Ethnicity Conclusions References Index