Black Students. Middle Class Teachers.
Black Students. Middle Class Teachers. by Jawanza Kunjufu, published by African American Images in September 2002, offers an insightful examination of the dynamics between African American students and their teachers. This illustrated edition spans 192 pages and addresses critical questions regarding the preparedness of educators to teach African American children and the implications of a school system primarily designed for middle-class students. The book delves into the challenges faced by black and mixed-race communities in education, highlighting the intersection of class and race in academic performance.
Readers will find a thorough exploration of the issues affecting African American students, including the reasons behind low test scores in classrooms led by black educators and strategies for parents to engage with schools effectively. The book also presents teaching techniques and profiles exemplary schools that are successfully meeting the educational needs of African American students. By focusing on teacher-student relationships and the broader context of educational sociology in the United States, this work provides valuable insights for educators, parents, and policymakers alike.
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This compelling look at the relationship between the majority of African American students and their teachers provides answers and solutions to the hard-hitting questions facing education in today’s black and mixed-race communities. Are teachers prepared by their college education departments to teach African American children? Are schools designed for middle-class children and, if so, what are the implications for the 50 percent of African Americans who live below the poverty line? Is the major issue between teachers and students class or racial difference? Why do some of the lowest test scores come from classrooms where black educators are teaching black students? How can parents negotiate with schools to prevent having their children placed in specialeducation programs? Also included are teaching techniques and a list of exemplary schools that are successfully educating African Americans.
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