Teaching as Protest: Emancipating Classrooms Through Racial Consciousness

The book "Teaching to Transgress" is a practical guide that uses abolition-teaching principles to promote equity and social justice in classrooms. It provides real-world examples and practical strategies for teachers to implement in their teaching.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 198 pages
Publication date: 22 February 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Driven by abolition-teaching principles that have the potential to be applied in various educational contexts, including classrooms, professional development workshops, professional learning communities, and teacher residency programs, this book is designed to empower educators with the knowledge and skills necessary to promote antiracist and abolitionist practices in their teaching.

The book employs a practical and hands-on approach, utilizing real-world classrooms, planning meetings, teacher resident development, and professional development huddles to underscore the central themes and practical "how-tos" within each chapter. By grounding each major tool in a what/why/how framework, the book intentionally situates the tool, defines its significance and meaning in the classroom as a site of protest and abolition, and provides pragmatic strategies for any teacher to implement the tool effectively.

Through its comprehensive and accessible approach, this book aims to equip educators with the tools they need to challenge systemic racism and promote equity and justice in their classrooms and communities. Whether you are a teacher, teacher educator, or educational leader, this book will provide valuable insights and practical strategies for promoting antiracist and abolitionist practices in your work.

Weight: 314g
Dimension: 153 x 227 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032024394