Unity in Diversity: Achieving Structural Race Equity in Schools

Unity in Diversity explores the unconscious biases at play in our schools and demonstrates how educators can address this by improving the representation of students and staff from racially minoritised backgrounds in the curriculum, staffroom and on the governing/trust board.

List of contents

Part One: Race inequity in education; 1. The problem laid bare; 2. Experiences of being a child of colour in an English school; Part Two: Developing racial literacy; 3. The unique and critical role of the leader; 4. The power of language; 5. Confronting assumptions, biases and privileges; 6. Addressing the effects of stereotyping; Part Three: The Curriculum; 7. Getting ready to diversify and decolonise the curriculum; 8. Taking steps towards an anti-racist curriculum; 9. Selecting books and resources; Part Four: Recruiting, retaining and developing a diverse body of staff, governors and trustees; 10. Recruitment; 11. Retention of staff of colour; 12. Development and promotion of staff of colour; 13. Conclusion

About the author

Rachel Macfarlane, previously a teacher with over 30 years of experience, is currently a trainer, author, and Director of Education Services at HFL Education. She was a headteacher of three contrasting schools over a 16-year period. She is committed to social mobility and equity for all in education.

Summary

Unity in Diversity explores the unconscious biases at play in our schools and demonstrates how educators can address this by improving the representation of students and staff from racially minoritised backgrounds in the curriculum, staffroom and on the governing/trust board.

Product details

• Authors: Rachel Macfarlane, Macfarlane Rachel
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.06.2023
• EAN: 9781032230160
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3223016-0
• No. of pages: 226
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > School education, didactics, methodology; EDUCATION / Administration / General, EDUCATION / Special Education / General, Organization & management of education, Social discrimination & inequality, Secondary Schools, Educational administration and organization, Teaching of students with different educational needs, Ethnic minorities & multicultural studies, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Discrimination, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Race & Ethnic Relations, Primary & middle schools, Primary and middle schools, EDUCATION / Schools / Levels / Elementary, EDUCATION / Schools / Levels / Secondary, Racism and racial discrimination / Anti-racism