Addressing the Need for Anti-Racism Education
The summer of 2024 has witnessed a series of extremist demonstrations and riots across the UK, highlighting deep-seated racial tensions and divisions. Alarmingly, many young people have been involved in these incidents, underscoring the urgent need for schools to play a pivotal role in fostering inclusivity and challenging racist ideologies.
Educators can face difficulties in addressing racist behaviour and promoting inclusivity, including understanding cultural differences, recognising implicit biases, and effectively intervening in incidents of discrimination. Implementing effective anti-racist strategies is essential for fostering a positive school climate that supports all learners.
What2Learn has identified the need for a focused CPD course to equip teachers with practical tools and knowledge to effectively challenge racism in schools. We are seeking a qualified author to collaborate with us in developing this course, aiming to foster a culture of inclusivity and respect within educational communities.
The Ideal Course Author
We are seeking a knowledgeable and passionate author with the following expertise and attributes to collaborate with us in creating this vital course on challenging racism in schools:
- Expertise in Anti-Racism Education: A deep understanding of racial dynamics and experience in developing strategies to promote tolerance and equity in educational settings.
- Relevant Professional Experience: A background in education, consultancy, or related fields with a focus on social justice and diversity, ideally within the UK education system.
- Innovative and Practical Approach: Ability to translate complex social issues into practical strategies that educators can apply to foster inclusive and respectful school environments.
- Strong Communication Skills: Excellent ability to convey important insights and engage learners in meaningful discussions.
- Commitment to Social Justice: A passion for promoting equality and challenging intolerance and racism in schools.
Does this describe you?
Benefits to the Author
By collaborating with What2Learn CPD, you will enjoy a range of benefits:
- High Royalty Payments: Your courses will always be sold at a price that reflects your expertise and the quality of your content. Enjoy generous royalties for each course sold, with no hidden fees or surprise deductions.
- No Technical Skills Required: Focus on sharing your knowledge while we handle the technical aspects. We manage hosting, account creation, and payments, ensuring a seamless experience for both you and your learners.
- Transparent Earnings: Use our Affiliate Gateway to track sales of your courses and manage your own royalty payments, ensuring complete transparency.
- Full Support in Course Development and Beyond: From initial concept to CPD accreditation, hosting, user support, and marketing, we provide comprehensive support at every stage.
- Industry Recognition: Gain formal recognition for your contributions to professional development, enhancing your reputation as an expert in your field.
- CPD Accreditation Management: We handle the entire process of obtaining CPD accreditation for your courses, ensuring they meet the highest professional standards.
- Increased Visibility and Opportunities: Elevate your professional profile and gain exposure to a wide audience of potential clients. Your expertise showcased through our platform can lead to further consulting, speaking engagements, and bespoke training requests.
Suggestions for Course Structure
The course should provide concise and impactful training, emphasising essential strategies that teachers can implement right away. We are aiming for a 1 CPD-hour course as educators are time-poor. With time for assessment, this leaves the need for around 40 minutes of learning time. Below is a suggested course outline but we are happy to take the lead from authors on the most appropriate content. You may already have training materials in a different format which we can convert into a CPD-accredited online course.
- Introduction to Racism in Schools
- Understanding the impact of racism on students and school culture
- Recognising different forms of racism and microaggressions
- Creating an Inclusive Classroom Environment
- Strategies for promoting diversity and inclusion
- Encouraging open dialogue and mutual respect among students
- Responding to Racist Incidents
- Effective intervention and support strategies for affected students
- Developing school-wide policies for addressing racism
- Curriculum and Teaching Practices
- Integrating anti-racist education into the curriculum
- Using diverse materials and resources to reflect all students’ identities
- Collaboration and Communication
- Engaging with parents and caregivers on issues of racism
- Collaborating with colleagues to foster a unified approach
- Implementing Strategies in Your Classroom
- Case Studies and Practical Applications
- Self-review
Learning content is provided in the form of high-quality interactive presentations through the What2Learn CPD learning platform. Please see examples of presentation layout. Please note – authors only need to supply the written content in whatever format is easiest for them (e.g. word processed document); the What2Learn team will convert the content into the interactive learning content for the course.
Get Involved
Are you ready to make a difference in the field of education? We invite you to help shape the future of inclusive education by creating a course that will empower teachers and support diverse students.
Get Involved today to discuss how you can contribute to this vital initiative. Visit our Contact Us page or connect with our Education Director on LinkedIn. Let’s work together to create a more inclusive and supportive learning environment for all students.