This year’s CCEAM / BERA seminar argued that teachers were crucial in promoting equity in education by fostering democratic languages and cultures (inclusive practices that promoted equity, diversity, and social justice). Despite this, disparities in educational outcomes persisted, reflecting broader societal inequities. To address this, the keynote advocated for equity-focused teacher training and policy changes to support inclusive practices. Research highlighted a lack of participatory culture in schools, which hindered relationships and quality learning (Imam, 2020). Imam and Taysum (2022) emphasized education’s role in empowering youth, fostering inclusive communities, and developing critical thinking. Theoretical insights from Dewey and PEACE informed the university’s support for secondary school teachers, emphasizing skill development through action research. Findings showed that integrating democratic languages and cultures into classrooms celebrated diversity, promoted inclusivity, and boosted student engagement and achievement. This approach helped dismantle structural barriers to equity. The keynote explored how action research could support collaboration between university educators and secondary schools, leading to teachers’ professional development and cultural competence. This could have informed equity-focused teacher training and shaped educational policies to support equitable school practices.
| 16:00 | Welcome & Introduction Dr Marlon Moncrieffe, Dr Rose Anne Cuschieri, Richard Race, Professor Paul Miller |
| 16:10 | Teacher Training for Equity: Empowering Democratic Languages and Cultures to Inform Policy Professor Hauwa Imam |
| 17:10 | Q&A and discussion |
| 17:30 | Event close |
President/CEO at CCEAM
Hauwa Imam has over 40 years of diverse experience as a secondary school teacher, educational administrator, and university academic. A professor at the University of Abuja since 2011, she has produced many master’s and Ph.D. graduates in her...
Senior Lecturer in Education at Teesside University
Dr. Richard Race is Senior Lecturer in Education at Teesside University. He is Visiting Professor in Education at Plymouth Marjon University in England and Sapienza University in Italy. He is author of the third edition of Multiculturalism and...
BERA President at British Educational Research Association
Marlon Lee Moncrieffe (BERA President 2024-2026) is a leading expert on decolonising curriculum knowledge – advancing anti-racism in education. In producing groundbreaking research through publications such as 'Decolonising the History...
Director for Educational Services at University of Sheffield
Dr Rose Anne Cuschieri is presently Chief Executive Officer of the Malta Further and Higher Education Authority. She was previously the Director for Educational Services for Catholic Schools in Malta. She is also a part-time lecturer and...
Director, Institute for Educational & Social Equity at Institute for Educational & Social Equity
Paul Miller, PhD, is professor of Educational Leadership & Social Justice and President of the Commonwealth Council for Educational Administration & Management. He is also Principal Consultant and Director of Educational Equity Services. He has...