Black Student Teachers' Experiences of Racism in the White School

Download or read book Black Student Teachers' Experiences of Racism in the White School written by Veronica Poku and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2022-06-02 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book investigates the racism experienced by Black teacher trainee Post-graduate students whilst on teaching placements in South London primary schools. Using critical race theory as an epistemological lens, the book goes on to explore their experiences in school via testimonies around the gaslighting they were subjected to. Chapters delve into how these students work to fit themselves into the school’s white space at an emotional and psychological cost and addresses the questions these experiences raise for those in charge of PGCE courses and Initial Teacher Education.