Respecting Difference : Race, Faith and Culture for Teacher Educators

This interesting and accessible text presents insights into the dilemmas and experiences of PGCE tutors in dealing with issues of race, faith and culture, both individually and institutionally, and suggests ways forward. This guide includes: clear and up-to-date descriptions of race-relations policies, procedures and legislative guidance; clarification of the responsibilities of tutors in relation to professional practice in issues of diversity; case studies based on real examples, such as how to support Muslim women students, and how to deal with the sensitive topic of racism in the classroom.

Heidi Safia Mirza is Professor of Equalities Studies in Education at the Institute of Education, University of London. She has published extensively on the intersectionality of gender and race, and has shaped many national and international initiatives for raising equality standard education for black and minority ethnic students. Veena Meetoo is Research Officer at the Thomas Coram Research Institute, Institute of Education University of London. She has conducted research into social justice and inequalities, particularly at the intersections of gender, race, ethnicity and migration.