Disrupting Racial Tensions Within Inclusive Education Through Culturally Sensitive Tools

Session Type: Symposium

Abstract

This symposium proposal unites passionate scholars from diverse domains, including special education, sociology, policy studies, hip hop pedagogies, and historical perspectives. The symposium aims to highlight narratives of marginalized populations with intersecting identities in inclusive education. The scholars participating in this symposium utilize an array of theoretical frameworks such as Person-Environment Fit Theory, Dis-Crit, critical race theory and an anthology of case studies to unravel the intricate dynamics of how diverse stakeholders navigate the structures within inclusive education. Their scholarship delves into organizational contexts, environmental barriers, institutional racism, and multifaceted challenges, fostering a deeper understanding of stakeholders' complex realities. The symposium directly speaks to the AERA 2024 call on disrupting and combating racism.

Sub Unit

• SIG-Special and Inclusive Education Research

Chair

• Celia Rousseau Anderson, University of Memphis

Papers

• Disrupting Racial Tensions Within Inclusive Education Through Culturally Sensitive Tools - Suman Rath, Montclair State University; Keishana L. Barnes, University of Memphis; LaSheba Hilliard, University of Memphis

• Black Mothers as Educational Assets: Understanding the Educational Needs of African American Intellectually Gifted Children - Keishana L. Barnes, University of Memphis

• The Lived Experiences and Challenges of Black Teachers, Students, and Parents in Inclusive Education: A Modern Narrative - Suman Rath, Montclair State University

Discussant

• William C. Hunter, University of Memphis