Antiracist Teaching in English Language Arts: Toward a Full Humanity for All Students

This column explores the question: “Is antiracist teaching a downer?” Though not easy, antiracist teaching can be joyful as it allows students to achieve their full potential. Antiracist teaching recognizes the full humanity of all students by dismantling oppressive structures in schools while affir...

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Published in:Language arts 2021-09, Vol.99 (1), p.56-59
Main Authors: Lee, Crystal Chen, Falter, Michelle M, Alston, Chandra L
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Brazilian literature
Critical race theory
English education
Freire, Paulo (1921-1997)
Language arts
Literacy Education
Preservice Teachers
Racial justice
Racism
Social aspects
Students
Study and teaching
Teacher Educators
Teaching
White supremacy
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Summary:This column explores the question: “Is antiracist teaching a downer?” Though not easy, antiracist teaching can be joyful as it allows students to achieve their full potential. Antiracist teaching recognizes the full humanity of all students by dismantling oppressive structures in schools while affirming, celebrating, and advocating for all students. Here, the authors provide three examples of antiracist teaching that can be reflected through reading and writing practices in K-8 English language arts classrooms.
ISSN:0360-9170
1943-2402
DOI:10.58680/la202131414