Learning to Relearn

Supporting Identity in a Culturally Affirming Classroom
1. Auflage 2024
ISBN: 978-1-62531-622-6
Verlag: Taylor & Francis

Buch, Englisch, 336 Seiten, Format (B × H): 176 mm x 250 mm, Gewicht: 699 g

"With Learning to Relearn, Sarfo-Mensah has written himself into the canon of scholars who boldly advocate for social justice in schools."

—From the foreword by Dr. Yolanda Sealey-Ruiz

Kwame Sarfo-Mensah’s latest book, Learning to Relearn, challenges educators to embark on a transformative journey toward creating classrooms that embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion. Rooted in the principles of antibias, antiracist (ABAR) education, this book offers a dynamic roadmap for teachers seeking to dismantle systemic biases and foster inclusive spaces that honor intersectional student identities.

Sarfo-Mensah skillfully weaves together theory and practice, providing accessible strategies for cultivating antibias, antiracist pedagogies that address the unique experiences of students navigating multiple layers of identity. From inclusive curriculum development to fostering empathetic classroom discussions, this book empowers educators to navigate the nuanced landscape of supporting identities with intentionality and sensitivity.

Learning to Relearn is not just a call for change; it's a call for unlearning and relearning, encouraging teachers to continually evolve their practices to meet the diverse needs of their students. Through compelling first-person narratives and actionable insights, this book equips educators with the tools to create culturally-affirming classrooms where every student's identity is not just acknowledged but celebrated. This is an indispensable resource for educators committed to shaping classrooms that reflect the true richness of human experiences.

Zielgruppe

Professional Practice & Development, Professional Reference, and Professional Training

Autoren/Hrsg.

Sarfo-Mensah, Kwame

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik Teildisziplinen der Pädagogik Multikulturelle Pädagogik, Friedenserziehung
• Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik Lehrerausbildung, Unterricht & Didaktik Lehrerausbildung
• Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik Schulen, Schulleitung Weiterführende Schulen
• Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik Schulen, Schulleitung Grundschulen, Hauptschulen

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Section 1: Overview of Identities  1. Examining and Disrupting the Culture of Whiteness  2. Indigenous Perspectives: Tackling Settler Colonialism  3. Black Perspectives: Combating Anti-Blackness  4. Asian-American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Perspectives: Debunking the Model Minority Myth & Fighting Anti-AAPI Racism  Section 2: What It Means to Teach with a Critical Lens/Action Steps  5. Latinx Perspectives: Combating Linguoracism, Anti-Immigrant Sentiment & Curricular Erasure  6. Start the Work with You  7. Affirm the Identities of Your Students  8. Combat Dominant Narratives Through Counterstorytelling  9. Co-create a Compassionate and Collaborative Classroom Culture

Über Autor(innen)

Kwame Sarfo-Mensah holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and a Master’s Degree in Elementary Education from Temple University. For nine years, he served as a middle school math teacher in Philadelphia, PA and Boston, MA. Currently, he is the founder of Identity Talk Consulting, a global educational consulting firm that specializes in developing K-12 teachers into identity-affirming educators. Throughout his 17-year career as a classroom teacher, author, and consultant, Kwame has earned numerous accolades, which include being recognized as a Top Teaching Voice by LinkedIn, honored as the 2019 National Member of the Year by Black Educators Rock, Inc. and being recognized as a Top Education Influencer by brightbeam, Inc. in 2021 and 2022.