In this episode Leila explains why it is important to teach a diverse curriculum as well as providing examples of how we can challenge eurocentrism so imbedded in our education system. This post is an extract from a schools unit on her 7 week flexible online course focusing on how to provide a more inclusive approach to education and improve relationships with parents. 

To read the blog and to find out more about her courses go to https://www.blackbritishstudies.org/post/how-do-we-begin-to-challenge-eurocentrism-in-the-english-curriculum

This podcast focuses on the concept of the 'Other' with regards to the idea of the 'West and the rest'. Here I provide modern day examples of 'othering' whilst giving an introduction to the historical context upon which this was developed. 

Should you wish to learn more please go to https://www.blackbritishstudies.org/ which gives you more information about the online courses presently on offer and the bespoke webinars in Black British History. 

Leila Fortunato is a Humanities Teacher with over 13 years of experience working in secondary schools in London. Her experiences have led her to create Black British Studies aimed at educating both adults and children about Black British History and anti-racism. 

To follow her on Facebook go to @Black British Studies or to follow her on Instagram go to @black_british_studies.

This podcast is a blog extract exploring the arguments for Empire and arguments for why we should stop having this debate. It was created in response to the contradictory stance taken in the public sphere about atrocities committed by other countries that are never debated but accepted as ethically wrong.  

Should you wish to learn more please go to https://www.blackbritishstudies.org/ which gives you more information about the online courses presently on offer and the bespoke webinars in Black British History.

Leila Fortunato is a Humanities Teacher with over 13 years of experience working in secondary schools in London. Her experiences have led her to create Black British Studies aimed at educating both adults and children about Black British History and anti-racism.

To follow her on Facebook go to @Black British Studies or to follow her on Instagram go to @black_british_studies.