Speaker : David Gillborn
Failsworth School's Cultural Awareness Group Presents : David Gillborn.
12 June 2008 - 3.30pm-4.30pm
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Free training by a leading international figure on race and education
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Learn strategies to improve the attainment of pupils from the lowest performing minority ethnic groups
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Improve your ability of staff to meet their statutory duties on race equality
David Gillborn is Professor of Education and Head of the School of Educational Foundations and Policy Studies at the Institute of Education, University of London. Recently described as Britain's 'most influential race theorist in education', he is the author of numerous books and articles, including Rationing Education (with Deborah Youdell) which won the 'best book in education' prize, and two reviews of evidence for OfSTED which have become standard references in the field.
David is recognised internationally as a leading writer in the field and was recently honoured for his work by the American Educational Research Assosiation (AERA) specialist interest group on the Critical Examinations of Race, Ethnicity, Class and Gender in Education. David also works closely with policy and advocacy groups, including the Stephen Lawrence Charitable Trust, the Runnymede Trust and the National Children's Bureau.
Updated: 13/05/2008
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