Transgressing Teacher Education: Strategies for Equity, Opportunity and Social Justice in Urban Teacher Preparation and Practice

This book provides original strategies for teacher educators, teacher candidates, and practicing teachers to think critically about issues of equity, diversity, opportunity, and social justice in urban education. It is designed as a "textbook" or "workbook" with strategies, critical reflection, and discussion questions to help ensure teacher candidates are prepared to navigate school systems with structural inequities.

Format: Hardback
Length: 122 pages
Publication date: 28 February 2022
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

This book is a comprehensive resource for teacher educators, teacher candidates, and practicing teachers seeking to critically examine issues of equity, diversity, opportunity, and social justice in urban education. As the United States continues to become a more diverse and multicultural society, the need for teachers who can effectively teach to diverse student populations, employ culturally relevant pedagogy, and critically reflect on their own biases and stereotypes has become increasingly urgent. Moreover, educators who are committed to social justice must navigate through school systems that are often plagued by structural inequalities.

To address these challenges, this book offers a series of original strategies that can be utilized by teacher educators, teacher candidates, and practicing teachers. Each chapter includes practical strategies and critical reflection and discussion questions designed to help educators develop their skills and knowledge in these areas. The strategies presented in the book can be implemented sequentially or in any order, and they are accompanied by counternarratives from peers, which should inspire educators to persist in the profession even in the face of adversity.

The book is structured as a "textbook" or more accurately, a "workbook," with each chapter providing a clear and concise overview of the topic at hand. Additionally, the book includes a wealth of resources, including references, websites, and other materials that educators can use to further their understanding and exploration of these issues.

In conclusion, this book is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to improve their ability to think critically about issues of equity, diversity, opportunity, and social justice in urban education. By employing the strategies and resources presented in this book, educators can become more effective in their teaching practices and contribute to creating more equitable and inclusive learning environments for all students.

Weight: 367g
Dimension: 227 x 161 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781475865233