Does Class Matter in Education Podcast

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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Professor Sigamoney Naicker

Dr. Sigamoney Naicker of University of Western Cape is extra-ordinary Professor at the University of Western Cape in Cape Town. He was also a National Commissioner on the Committee for Education Support Services appointed by the then President, Nelson Mandela to investigate the state of Special Education during South Africa’s transition to a democracy. He is currently Chief Director of Inclusive Education in the Western Cape Education Department. His latest book is titled "Education and the Working Class: Is There Hope for an Inclusive Approach?" Dr. Sigamoney Naicker believes if we are not good listeners then we are total failures in our personal & professional lives. Listening is for happiness, progress, and peace.