Two University of Chichester academics have teamed up to produce an essential guide for teachers and education students to aid their understanding of the factors impacting on achievement in the classroom.
Diversity, Equality and Achievement in Education (Sage Publications) has been published by Gianna Knowles, senior lecturer in educational studies, and Dr Vini Lander, principal lecturer with overall responsibility for primary education provision.
Most classrooms contain children from a variety of backgrounds, where home culture, religious beliefs and the family’s economic situation all impact on achievement. This needs to be recognised by teachers in order to establish fair, respectful, trusting and constructive relationships with children and their families, which will allow every child to reach their full potential.
The book looks at real issues that affect teachers in the classroom, and examines a variety of influences affecting child development. It will provide teaching professionals with the theoretical and practical information they need to ensure they understand the complex factors which affect the children in their care, encouraging good, thoughtful teaching.
The book is on sale via the Sage Publications website, http://www.sagepub.co.uk/.
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