Undoing Ableism

Teaching About Disability in K-12 Classrooms

Susan Baglieri author Priya Lalvani author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Published:12th Sep '19

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This book offers educators strategies to teach about disability and anti-ableism, promoting critical inquiries into oppression and social change.

In Undoing Ableism, educators are provided with a comprehensive sourcebook tailored for teaching about disability and anti-ableism in K-12 classrooms. This book is deeply rooted in the principles of disability studies, critical pedagogy, and social justice education, offering both theoretical frameworks and practical strategies. It encourages educators to engage students in inquiries that critically examine the foundations of oppression, fostering a deeper understanding of ableism and its societal implications.

The authors of Undoing Ableism emphasize the importance of creating a classroom environment where authentic dialogues can flourish. Through an interactive approach, the book equips teachers with tools to facilitate discussions around the constructed meanings of disability, the significance of belonging, and the necessity of building inclusive communities. By engaging with these themes, students are encouraged to reflect on their own perspectives and experiences, positioning themselves as proactive agents of social change.

With a focus on actionable strategies, Undoing Ableism serves as a vital resource for educators seeking to disrupt ableism within their classrooms. By providing a rationale for these inquiries, the book not only highlights the urgency of addressing ableism but also empowers educators to create spaces where all students feel valued and included. This sourcebook is essential for those committed to fostering an equitable educational environment for every learner.

"This book provides guidance for teachers to engage students in learning about disability as an area of declarative knowledge needed for social justice pedagogy. In this way, they offer disability concepts and learning materials that are not simply a superficial retrofit to existing curricula but that work to center learning about disability… The flexibility of topics and materials make Undoing Ableism a valuable resource that empowers instructors to incorporate disability in a way that values and respects disabled perspectives."

Katelin Anderson, Book Review in Disability Studies Quarterly (Vol. 41, No. 1)

"Overall, the book skillfully draws together rich theoretical frameworks alongside concrete suggestions for practical application in the classroom."

Erin Whitney, Book Review in Disability Studies Quarterly (Vol. 41, No. 1)

"Baglieri and Lalvani include pragmatic advice in each chapter, ranging from critical enquiry into prejudice against disabled people on tv-shows… to suggestions for teachers on how to encourage their pupils to investigate accessibility in their own school environment. Additional reading recommendations abound in each chapter and the links provided to disability organisations and other resources are extremely helpful. Undoing Ableism could not be a more appropriate title for this learned book. For this reason, I consider it particularly suitable as an outstanding resource in the genre of continuous professional development, not only for teachers and head teachers but other professionals whose job it is to ensure that disabled pupils’ needs are met and their rights to schooling are honoured."

Claudia Gillberg, Jönköping University, Sweden,Book Review in Disability & Society


"This book provides guidance for teachers to engage students in learning about disability as an area of declarative knowledge needed for social justice pedagogy. In this way, they offer disability concepts and learning materials that are not simply a superficial retrofit to existing curricula but that work to center learning about disability… The flexibility of topics and materials make Undoing Ableism a valuable resource that empowers instructors to incorporate disability in a way that values and respects disabled perspectives."

Katelin Anderson, Book Review in Disability Studies Quarterly (Vol. 41, No. 1)

"Overall, the book skillfully draws together rich theoretical frameworks alongside concrete suggestions for practical application in the classroom."

Erin Whitney, Book Review in Disability Studies Quarterly (Vol. 41, No. 1)

"Baglieri and Lalvani include pragmatic advice in each chapter, ranging from critical enquiry into prejudice against disabled people on tv-shows… to suggestions for teachers on how to encourage their pupils to investigate accessibility in their own school environment. Additional reading recommendations abound in each chapter and the links provided to disability organisations and other resources are extremely helpful. Undoing Ableism could not be a more appropriate title for this learned book. For this reason, I consider it particularly suitable as an outstanding resource in the genre of continuous professional development, not only for teachers and head teachers but other professionals whose job it is to ensure that disabled pupils’ needs are met and their rights to schooling are honoured."

Claudia Gillberg, Jönköping University, Sweden,Book Review in Disability & Society

"Undoing Ableism: Teaching About Disability in K-12 Classrooms by Susan Baglieri and Priya Lalvani is a necessary and critical book that will be particularly useful for educators in K-12 classrooms, teacher candidates, and instructors in higher education. The authors center ableism as a silent and often under-recognized discriminatory force operating in schools, providing theoretical and practical insights on how to understand and address ableism in schools."

Catherine Kramarczuk Voulgarides, Book Review in Multiple Voices for Ethnically Diverse Exceptional Learners (Vol. 20, No. 1)

ISBN: 9781138545601

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 566g

204 pages