A unique game-based city centre workshop in Lancaster will look to help stamp out racism in the classroom.
Dr Temidayo Eseonu, lecturer in Politics and Policy at Lancaster University, has designed the workshop using a tabletop card game which uses collaborative, structured conversation to build shared understanding of antiracist practice in education.
The game starts with the creation of fictional characters and uses scenario cards, developed using real-life examples from educational settings of policies and practices that hinder ‘belonging’, to facilitate discussions.
‘Belonging’ focuses on helping educators explore and try out inclusive and anti-racist approaches, supporting them to create environments where every student feels seen, valued, and part of the school community.
Dr Temidayo Eseonu
The game was created with Fractals Co-op, who specialise in creative facilitation, participatory research and bespoke games supporting the development of learning and reflexive practice.
Each practical session will include a discussion on racism and antiracism, reflexive conversations from participants’ experiences and the creation of action plans.
“This is an opportunity to translate abstract principles into creative knowledge,” said Dr Eseonu.
“It also provides space to engage with real life scenarios, building confidence before doing so in practice.”
Sessions, which are free to all, will take place at The Centre @ St Thomas, Marton Street, Lancaster, on May 12 or 18.
To book a place on your preferred date, please email reipn@lancaster.ac.uk.
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