200 pages
228 x 145mm
ISBN-10: 1 85856 072 1
ISBN-13: 978 1 85856 072 4

'I've never had a Black teacher. All I Want is a Black teacher'.
Marcus is seven years old and attends a multi ethnic primary school. If he completes his education at his current school it is likely that his dream will be fulfilled. But why do children like Marcus yearn to be taught by Black teachers?

Education nor Empowerment provides some answers. Based on an ethnographic study of six Black teachers, the author's analysis of finely grained qualitative and quantitative data suggests that it is possible to speak in terms of a Black teaching style. Although this style may be perceived as 'harsh' and 'disciplinarian' by outsiders, many children of African Caribbean heritage find it emancipatory in intent and culturally 'connect' with it. For these children, Black teachers' behaviour represents an important support for learning. This book shows why.

Education for Empowerment is essential reading for practising teachers and those in training, for ITE course providers and all who have an interest in the education of Black children in Britain.

Dr Callender is Senior Lecturer in the School of Education at Kingston University