Breaking Barriers to Doctoral Education : The ASPIRE Model for Mentorship and Racial Equity / by Ifedapo Francis Awolowo.

Format:

Book

Series:

Palgrave Studies in Race, Inequality and Social Justice in Education, 2524-6348

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Education, Higher.

Race.

Teaching.

Education--Philosophy.

Education.

School management and organization.

Higher Education.

Race and Ethnicity Studies.

Pedagogy.

Educational Philosophy.

Organization and Leadership.

Local Subjects:

Higher Education.

Race and Ethnicity Studies.

Pedagogy.

Educational Philosophy.

Organization and Leadership.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (145 pages)

Edition:

1st ed. 2025.

Place of Publication:

Cham : Springer Nature Switzerland : Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan, 2025.

Summary:

This book uses narrative inquiry to unpack the story of the Accomplished Study Program in Research Excellence (ASPIRE), an innovative, personalised mentorship initiative developed by Black academics to address the underrepresentation of Black students in UK doctoral study. By integrating theory, data-driven outcomes and personal narratives, this work contributes to scholarship on equity in education, intersectionality and anti-racist practices. It provides a replicable framework for addressing intersectional inequalities across global contexts, making it valuable for academics, policymakers and institutions committed to fostering inclusive and anti-racist educational environments. The book’s interdisciplinary nature bridges educational research, race studies and institutional change, offering both theoretical insights and practical applications. Ifedapo Francis Awolowo is a senior lecturer in financial and management accounting at Sheffield Hallam University, UK. .

Contents:

Chapter 1: Understanding the Barriers: Race, Higher Education and Doctoral Studies

Chapter 2: Compassionate Pedagogy, Ubuntu and Omoluabi Philosophy: ASPIRE Guiding Principles

Chapter 3: Building Pathways to Equity: The ASPIRE Program and its Pillars

Chapter 4: Reflective Learning and Wellbeing: Fostering Belonging and Resilience

Chapter 5: Voices of Change: The ASPIRE Talk About Race Forum and a Compassionate Approach to Anti-Racist Education

Chapter 6: Measuring Impact: Evaluating ASPIRE Through Theory of Change and the Logic Model

Chapter 7: ASPIRE Impact, Participating Scholars, Mentors and Supervisors Stories and Testimonials

Chapter 8: Conclusion.

Notes:

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Other Format:

Print version: Breaking Barriers to Doctoral Education

ISBN:

9783032072085

OCLC:

1564373337