Taking questions such as "How can we recognize diversity?", this text explores key aspects of the learning environment for both teachers and children. A particular feature is the holistic approach to equality issues with an emphasis on diversity in all its forms. This book also explores the possessions that children or teachers may want to hide away from the view of others. It should encourage teachers to value languages, cultures, beliefs, opinions and skills, and acknowledge that these contribute to the creation of an effective climate for learning.

Author Biography

Wendy Suschitzky is a lecturer in primary education at the University of Leicester, working within initial teacher education and continuing professional development of teachers. Formerly an early years teacher, she has worked in community education in multi ethnic contexts. Her specialist interests are equal opportunities in primary education and mentoring new entrants to teaching. Joy Chapman has been a teacher working with pupils from early years to secondary age. She was a teacher and trainer in community education and an eduation tutor in the New Hebrides (now Vanuatu). Her main interests have been cross cultural communication and language development. Her career has encompassed work with children and families from many diverse communities.