Who belongs in schools? How the education system fails racially marginalised students

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Abstract

This chapter examines school belonging in relation to students’ intersecting social identities. Specifically, it explores how race plays out in school settings, as well as how schools themselves can be barriers to inclusion for marginalised students. Classrooms traditionally adopt one-size-fits-all approaches to respond to all students. One-size-fits-all practices fall short of inclusive education standards and can be harmful to students’ well-being and their sense of belonging. This chapter also explores how racial identity, racial bias and racism impact students’ experiences of inclusion and belonging at school. Finishing with suggestions for moving towards inclusiveness by including intersectional and anti-racist pedagogical practices that cater to the needs of all learners.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationResearch for Inclusive Quality Education
Subtitle of host publicationLeveraging Belonging, Inclusion, and Equity
EditorsChristopher Boyle, Kelly-Ann Allen
Place of PublicationSingapore Singapore
PublisherSpringer
Chapter13
Pages163-179
Number of pages17
Edition1st
ISBN (Electronic)9789811659089
ISBN (Print)9789811659072
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2023

Publication series

NameSustainable Development Goals Series
PublisherSpringer
ISSN (Print)2523-3084
ISSN (Electronic)2523-3092

Keywords

  • Belonging
  • Inclusive education
  • Racism
  • Racial exclusion
  • Social identity

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