Isbn: 9781806863044 - transformative perspectives and practices in urban education: care, equity, and community for meaningful change (issues in the research, theory, policy, and practice of urban education) (3 Ergebnisse)

Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 304 pages. 6.14x2.00x9.21 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 304 pages. 6.14x2.00x9.21 inches. In Stock. This item is printed on demand.

Hardcover. Zustand: new. Hardcover. Transformative Perspectives and Practices in Urban Education brings together a rich collection of research, reflections, and innovative practices aimed at advancing equity, leadership, pedagogy, and community engagement in urban educational contexts. Drawing on diverse geographic, cultural, and theoretical perspectives, the chapters offer a hopeful yet realistic vision for urban education across Canada, the United States, South Africa, and beyond. Grounded in themes of care, cultural responsiveness, and social justice, the volume opens with foundational insights into cultivating equitable classrooms through intentional pedagogies and relational teaching. It then moves into deeper explorations of visionary and culturally relevant leadership that supports systemic improvement in resourceconstrained and marginalized communities.Across the volume, contributors engage frameworks such as Appreciative Inquiry, Critical Race Theory, Ecological Systems Theory, and Systems Psychodynamics to illuminate the social, cultural, and psychological forces shaping urban schools. Collectively, the chapters shift the narrative from deficit-based views to perspectives that affirm life, hope, and possibility, even amid challenging conditions. They call for justicecentered, collaborative, and communityengaged approaches that position transformative urban education as culturally attuned and contextually responsive. This volume serves as a vital resource for scholars, educators, policymakers, and practitioners committed to reimagining and strengthening urban education. It offers insights and practical strategies that empower students, support educators, and help build more equitable and hopeful school communities. Transformative Perspectives and Practices in Urban Education brings together a rich collection of research, reflections, and innovative practices aimed at advancing equity, leadership, pedagogy, and community engagement in urban educational contexts. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…