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The Impact Of Arts Education Programmes On Anti-Racist School Practice In The South West Of England, Heather Knight
The Impact Of Arts Education Programmes On Anti-Racist School Practice In The South West Of England, Heather Knight
Plymouth Institute of Education Theses
In predominantly White schools, a common belief exists that anti-racist education is unnecessary, despite a rise in the number of people who admit to being racially prejudiced. A colour-blind approach, which silences issues of race, tends to dominate in schools, while, fear of ‘getting it wrong’ prevents meaningful dialogue. My thesis addresses the question, in what ways do arts programmes support anti-racist education in predominantly White areas? This includes two threads. Firstly, I take a critical race theory approach, drawing on Whiteness studies, to explore White teachers' and school students’ assumptions about racism and education. Secondly, using a critical pedagogy …