Respecting Difference: Race, faith and culture for teacher educators(Issues in Practice)

This book demonstrates how teacher educators in the UK and worldwide can attract, recruit and support black and minority ethnic students to become much needed and valued future teachers and educational leaders. This accessible guide presents insights into the institutional and individual dilemmas and experiences of both tutors and students involved in Post-Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) courses as they deal with issues of race, faith and culture. The book collects examples of good practice, and case studies highlight specific ways tutors and students have learned from difficult situations to develop positive outcomes. The authors show how to create spaces and networks where people can express themselves and seek support so that problems are recognised and resolved. It includes: a snapshot of policy and practice on the PGCE; clear and up-to-date descriptions of race-relations policies, procedures and legislative guidance; clarification of the responsibilities of tutors in relation to professional practice in issues of diversity; case studies based on real examples, such as how to support Muslim women students, and how to deal with the sensitive topic of racism in the classroom. Respecting Difference is essential reading for all providers of initial teacher education (ITE) who need to consider their organisation’s and individual’s practice and policy in regard to recruitment and retention. It is also extremely relevant for all those working with students in higher education more generally.

Table of Contents:
1: Introduction 2: Methodology and Evaluation 3: Getting in through the door: fair admissions and recruitment practice 4: Staying the course: racism and retention 5: Beyond the Institution: dealing with sensitive issues at home 6: Looking in the mirror: learning about ourselves 7: How do we know if we are getting it right? 8: The challenges of diversity 9: The way forward 10: Conclusion List of resources and guidance Glossary of abbreviations

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Review :
'This is the book that students, lecturers, trainers and mentors have been calling for to enable anti-racist good practice in teacher education...This valuable, clearly written and timely book covering conceptual understanding, recruitment, retention, curriculum development, reflective practice and tools for making changes is a vital contribution to teacher education.' -- Julie Hall Co-chair Staff and Educational Development Association (SEDA) and Director of Learning and Teaching Enhancement, University of Roehampton This book provides a straightforward and pragmatic approach to dealing with issues that are all too often fraught with feeling. The helpful approach of a narrative with examples organised thematically provides for readers who want to just dip in as well as for more thoroughgoing consideration. Recommended. -- David Ruebain Equality Challenge Unit In an increasingly diverse world where notions of difference are no longer regarded as stable or fixed, Mirza and Meetoo help readers to see the complexity of difference. The challenge of globalization is to see the full humanity of every person-to recognize that each is more than the sum total of his or her race, class, gender, language, national origin, faith, sexual identity, or ability. As human beings we organize ourselves in infinite combinations that are special, indeed sacred to us all, and until we truly respect difference we will not understand democracy. Respecting Difference is a great start. -- Professor Gloria Ladson-Billings University of Wisconsin-Madison