Exploring normative whiteness: ensuring inclusive pedagogic practice in undergraduate fieldwork teaching and learning |
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Authors: | Annie Hughes |
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Institution: | School of Geography, Geology and the Environment, Kingston University, Kingston upon Thames, UK |
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Abstract: | Higher education commentators have become concerned about how learning and teaching praxis across the sector may unwittingly advantage White British (WB) compared to Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) students. Adopting critical race theory, this article explores these issues in relation to field teaching in geography and related subjects. It reports on primary data collected from students about to attend their first residential field trip. The research shows that WB and BME students approach their first field trip with diverse geographical experiences. The findings indicate a need to reflect critically on our fieldwork routines in order to promote inclusivity in field learning. |
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Keywords: | Fieldwork Critical Race Theory normative whiteness BME (Black and Minority Ethnic) White British inclusive practice |
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