Facilitating Conversations about Race in the Classroom

This book provides practical advice for educators to facilitate conversations about race in the classroom, emphasizing the importance of exploring identity, preparing classrooms for sensitive conversations, creating guidelines that promote trust and vulnerability, and delivering explicit instruction in compassionate listening, sharing stories, and giving supportive feedback. It also discusses the role of affinity groups in strengthening racial identities, building supportive relationships, and enhancing professional practices for educators of color and race-conscious white educators.

Format: Hardback
Length: 136 pages
Publication date: 22 March 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

In this comprehensive guide, Danielle Stewart, Martha Caldwell, and Dietra Hawkins delve into the essential aspects of facilitating conversations about race in the classroom. Recognizing the pivotal role of these discussions in advancing equity and justice, the authors offer a wealth of knowledge and practical strategies to help educators navigate these sensitive topics effectively.

Beginning with an exploration of the facilitator's own identity, the book guides educators on how to prepare themselves and their classrooms for meaningful conversations. It provides valuable insights on creating class guidelines that foster trust, promote vulnerability, and encourage compassionate listening, sharing stories, and offering supportive feedback. The authors also discuss the role of affinity groups in strengthening racial identities, building supportive relationships, and enhancing professional practices for educators of color and for race-conscious white educators.

Throughout the book, the authors provide practical advice and examples drawn from their extensive experience at iChange Collaborative, a group dedicated to supporting schools across the country in their efforts to promote racial equity. Educators of all levels of experience and comfort levels will find valuable insights and tools to address racial equity in schools or classrooms, fostering a more inclusive and equitable learning environment for all students.

By embracing the power of these conversations, educators can play a crucial role in repairing harm, educating students about race and its impact on society, and ultimately transforming the world for the better. This book serves as a valuable resource for educators seeking to promote racial equity and create a more just and equitable learning environment.

Weight: 430g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032042985