Equality in the Secondary School: Promoting Good Practice Across the Curriculum

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Drawing on a wealth of knowledge from a diverse group of contributors, this volume addresses the importance of going beyond equal opportunities. The contributors provide a compelling argument for promoting equality in secondary schools. Issues covered include: social class; 'race'; gender; sexual orientation; disability and special educational needs with reference to all subjects taught at secondary school level.

Mike Cole is Emeritus Research Professor in Education and Equality at Bishop Grosseteste University College Lincoln, UK, where he is also Director of the Centre for Education for Social Justice.

'A timely and provocative look at the challenges for social justice educators at this precipitous moment in world history. Pre-service teachers, clasroom teachers, teacher educators and education scholars and activists, both in the UK and North America, will greatly benefit from an engagement with this thought-provoking collection of essays from highly respected social justice educators.' Peter McLaren, Professor of Education, Graduate School of Education and Information Studies, University of California, USA 'The first stepping stone to equality in education is the curriculum. This authoritative book tells how to achieve it subject by subject, tackling head-on the underlying great debates on equality, inclusion, citizenship, and social justice.' Heidi Safia Mirza, Professor of Equalities Studies in Education, Institute of Education, University of London, UK This book is designed to persuade and inspire. The first chapters provide an excellent opportunity to revisit the thinking that underpins learning without limits. The book also provides a wealth of practical advice for subject teachers. The editor, Mike Cole, chose contributors who know their subject, and are passionate about making it accessible and relevant for learners. -- English Drama Media