Pro-blackness in Early Childhood Education - Diversifying Curriculum and Pedagogy in Kû3 Classrooms

"This book provides evidence-based curriculum examples, pedagogies, and resources; demonstrates how teachers can achieve Pro-Black teaching while also addressing curricular standards; and explains the benefit of Pro-Black teaching for all children"--

About the author

Gloria Swindler Boutte is associate dean of diversity, equity, and inclusion and Carolina Distinguished Professor of Early Childhood Education at the University of South Carolina. Jarvais J. Jackson is an assistant professor of elementary and special education at Georgia Southern University. Saudah N. Collins is an African Studies teacher at Jackson Creek Elementary and adjunct instructor at the University of South Carolina. Janice R. Baines is a clinical instructor of early childhood education at the University of South Carolina. Anthony Broughton is associate dean of the College of Education and associate professor at Alabama State University. George Lee Johnson Jr. is acting department chair of education and professor of special education at South Carolina State University.

Summary

Use this resource to engage in Pro-Black teaching with young children as an antidote to endemic anti-Black racism in schools and society. Drawing from a critical case study of K-3 teachers who use Pro-Black teaching, this book puts forth positive perspectives regarding Blackness and Black people that are not evident in most educational settings.

Product details

• Authors: Janice R Baines, Janice R. Baines, Gloria Swindler Boutte, Gloria Swindler/ Jackson Boutte, Anthony Broughton, Saudah N Collins, Saudah N. Collins, Jarvais J Jackson, Jarvais J. Jackson, George Lee Johnson, George Lee Johnson Jr.
• Publisher: Teachers College Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.03.2024
• EAN: 9780807769140
• ISBN: 978-0-8077-6914-0
• No. of pages: 208
• Series: Early Childhood Education; Early Childhood Education Series
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Education > Kindergarten and pre-school education