R Arshad Edd Thesis 2008.pdf Apr 2026

Teacher Activism in Equity and Anti-discrimination in Scotland

Rowena Arshad's 2008 EdD thesis, "Teacher Activism in Equity and Anti-discrimination in Scotland," examines the motivations behind Scottish teachers adopting social justice practices. The study finds that teachers often act on an intuitive sense of fairness rather than structural analysis, and suggests that teacher education should better prepare staff to challenge systemic barriers. For the full study, visit the University of Edinburgh ERA . R Arshad EdD thesis 2008.pdf