Description
Social justice is a philosophy that has gathered momentum over the past few years to bring to light the inequities that exist within our society. In the field of education, social justice illuminates the challenges that marginalized students and minority students face compared to other students.
Social Justice and Culturally-Affirming Education in K-12 Settings seeks to bring together social scientists, researchers, and other practitioners to delve into social justice issues in K-12 settings and considers the various challenges and future directions that are associated with this field. Covering key topics such as inclusive education, educational reform, and school policies, this reference work is ideal for administrators, policymakers, researchers, academicians, practitioners, scholars, instructors, and students.
Author's/Editor's Biography
Jonathan Chitiyo (Ed.)
Dr. Jonathan Chitiyo is an Associate Professor of Special Education and serves as the Director of Teacher Education at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford. He holds a PhD in Special Education from Southern Illinois University Carbondale and has established himself as a prominent figure in the field.
His research primarily revolves around the advancement of inclusive education and the enhancement of special education systems in developing countries, especially in Africa. Dr. Chitiyo's commitment to this area of study is evidenced by his publication record. He has published his research in several peer-reviewed journals. Moreover, he actively contributes to the academic discourse by presenting his research findings at various international conferences, thus fostering global collaboration and knowledge dissemination in the realm of special education.
Dr. Chitiyo's dedication to promoting inclusive educational practices and facilitating the development of special education infrastructure in Africa underscores his significant contributions to the field. His expertise and scholarly achievements continue to inspire and inform advancements in special education globally.