Does Class Matter in Education Podcast

Sigamoney Naicker
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Welcome to the Does Class Matter in Education Podcast with Professor Sigamoney Naicker, the Chief Director of Inclusive Education at the Western Cape Education Department. Your host is Amy Bodkin, an Autistic School Psychologist turned Consultant. In this podcast we explore the impact that socioeconomic class has on educational outcomes. You can find out more about Professor Sigamoney Naicker's work in his book "Education and the Working Class: Is There Hope for an Inclusive Approach?"

Episodes

  1. 09/05/2025

    Educare

    In today's episode we talk about the educational thinkers who inspired Professor Sigamoney Naicker's ideas that led him to write his book "Education and the Working Class: Is There Hope for an Inclusive Approach?"  When we stumble upon truths in life, we often see those truths repeated over and over again across time and people. Although many great thinkers in education throughout history have influenced Professor Naicker, Pierre Bourdieu and his emphasis on the influence of power within education stands out as particularly influential. But what happens when we add true love as a component to education, a love that involves respecting the individuality and potential of each child? It gives every child a real chance at an equitable education. Join us today as we continue our journey exploring the impact of socioeconomic status on education and how we can move from Education to Educare! For more info about "Education and the Working Class: Is There Hope for an Inclusive Approach?" Check out Professor Sigamoney Naicker's book: https://www.google.com/books/edition/Education_and_the_working_class/vjkWEQAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=0 For more info about "Education and the Working Class: Is There Hope for an Inclusive Approach?" Check out Professor Sigamoney Naicker's book: https://www.google.com/books/edition/Education_and_the_working_class/vjkWEQAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=0

    31 min

  2. 06/30/2025

    Does Class Matter?

    In today's episode we talk about what inspired Professor Sigamoney Naicker to write his book "Education and the Working Class: Is There Hope for an Inclusive Approach?"  Ultimately, Professor Naicker was inspired by his own experience trying to get an education while growing up among the working class. He saw education as hope that he, too, could suceed.  However, it became very obvious that the education system was not set up with this goal in mind. Rather it was set up with the goal in mind of selecting the best students and rejecting the rest.  But, as Professor Naicker often says, "Education should be about love and humanity. It should be about respecting diversity. It should be called 'Educare' instead of Education." Join us today and begin your journey exploring the impact of socioeconomic status on education and what education should be focused on! For more info about "Education and the Working Class: Is There Hope for an Inclusive Approach?" Check out Professor Sigamoney Naicker's book: https://www.google.com/books/edition/Education_and_the_working_class/vjkWEQAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=0

    17 min
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Welcome to the Does Class Matter in Education Podcast with Professor Sigamoney Naicker, the Chief Director of Inclusive Education at the Western Cape Education Department. Your host is Amy Bodkin, an Autistic School Psychologist turned Consultant. In this podcast we explore the impact that socioeconomic class has on educational outcomes. You can find out more about Professor Sigamoney Naicker's work in his book "Education and the Working Class: Is There Hope for an Inclusive Approach?"

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