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This book investigates the racism experienced by Black teacher trainee Post-graduate students whilst on teaching placements in South London primary schools. Using critical race theory as an epistemological lens, the book goes on to explore their experiences in school via testimonies around the gaslighting they were subjected to. Chapters delve into how these students work to fit themselves into the school’s white space at an emotional and psychological cost and addresses the questions these experiences raise for those in charge of PGCE courses and Initial Teacher Education.

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1.Black Teacher, White System: Critical Race Theory and the Contours of Racism.-2.CRT and Narrative Inquiry: Storytelling and Tackling the ‘master narrative’ with Counter-Narratives.-3.Storytelling: Legacy of the Griot(te).-4.Managing a Black Identity in White Spaces or Strategies of ‘Becoming’ White.-5.Why Does ITE Matter?.-6.Discussion and Conclusion.-7.Final Thoughts: More Things Change, More Things Stay the Same

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      Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 05/06/2023
      ISBN13: 9783030960667, 978-3030960667
      ISBN10: 3030960668
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      Ethnic groups and multicultural studies Racism and racial discrimination Teacher training

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      This book investigates the racism experienced by Black teacher trainee Post-graduate students whilst on teaching placements in South London primary schools. Using critical race theory as an epistemological lens, the book goes on to explore their experiences in school via testimonies around the gaslighting they were subjected to. Chapters delve into how these students work to fit themselves into the school’s white space at an emotional and psychological cost and addresses the questions these experiences raise for those in charge of PGCE courses and Initial Teacher Education.

      Table of Contents

      1.Black Teacher, White System: Critical Race Theory and the Contours of Racism.-2.CRT and Narrative Inquiry: Storytelling and Tackling the ‘master narrative’ with Counter-Narratives.-3.Storytelling: Legacy of the Griot(te).-4.Managing a Black Identity in White Spaces or Strategies of ‘Becoming’ White.-5.Why Does ITE Matter?.-6.Discussion and Conclusion.-7.Final Thoughts: More Things Change, More Things Stay the Same

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