Pedagogy of the Black Child

1. Auflage 2025
ISBN: 978-1-032-94893-5
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 348 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm

Reihe: Equity and Social Justice in Education Series

In Pedagogy of the Black Child, David E. Kirkland invites readers into an urgent conversation about race, education, and the future of Black childhoods. Through the lens of his own experiences as a Black child, he examines the hidden ways societal structures undermine the humanity and potential of Black children. Blending personal stories, historical analyses, research, and practical insights, Kirkland weaves a compelling narrative that offers both reflection and actionable strategies, moving readers beyond abstract theories into meaningful actions. His narrative calls on educators, policymakers, and readers alike to confront the realities of racial injustice with courage and conviction to uplift possibilities that create spaces where Black children can thrive—where their dignity is restored, their potential embraced, and their futures are shaped by hope, not despair. A rallying cry for those committed to justice, Pedagogy of the Black Child is not just a book—it’s a blueprint for liberation, urging us all to lift up Black children, nurture their dreams, and commit to creating the conditions that will allow them to soar.

Zielgruppe

Professional Practice & Development

Autoren/Hrsg.

Kirkland, David E.

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik Teildisziplinen der Pädagogik Multikulturelle Pädagogik, Friedenserziehung
• Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik Pädagogik
• Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Spezielle Soziologie Stadt- und Regionalsoziologie
• Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik Schulen, Schulleitung Grundschulen, Hauptschulen

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Re-membering 2. The Evidence of Things Not Seen 3. The Autumn of 1983 4. The Space Between Us 5. Confronting Ghosts 6. Passing Innocence 7. Crowns 8. Daydreaming 9. The Pain Nobody Talks About 10. Sunrise 11. Between Home and School 12. Across the Table A Closing Thought: On the Promise of Dignity Epilogue: Returning to How?

Über Autor(innen)

David E. Kirkland is an acclaimed writer and cultural critic whose work explores the intersections of race, education, and justice. As the founder and CEO of forwardED, his scholarship and advocacy for educational transformation centers dignity, vulnerable children, and their communities. Known for his passionate voice and deeply personal narratives, Kirkland’s words continue to inspire educators, policymakers, and readers to push beyond boundaries and engage in critical conversations that advance equity and change.