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David Gillborn

b. 1962

British educational researcher (born 1962)

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Born 1962. David Gillborn is a sociologist, university teacher and pedagogue, known for Critical race theory and Education.

David Gillborn (born 11 April 1962) is a British educational researcher known for his work in critical race theory as it relates to education. He is Professor of Critical Race Studies at the University of Birmingham, where he is also director of research in the School of Education and the director of the Centre for Research in Race and Education. He serves as the editor-in-chief of Race Ethnicity and Education.

Education

Gillborn received his B.A. with honors in sociology of education from the University of Nottingham in 1983, and subsequently received his Ph.D. in sociology of education from there in 1987.

Awards and honors

Gillborn received the Derrick Bell Legacy Award from the Critical Race Studies in Education Association in 2012. In 2015, he was named a laureate of Kappa Delta Pi.

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Important facts

Birth century
Known for
Critical race theory, Education
Education
University of Nottingham, University of Birmingham
Employers
University of Birmingham
Awards
Kappa Delta Pi

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Who is David Gillborn?

British educational researcher (born 1962)

When was David Gillborn born?

David Gillborn was born on 11 April 1962.

What is David Gillborn's occupation?

David Gillborn is a sociologist, university teacher and pedagogue.

What is David Gillborn known for?

David Gillborn is known for Critical race theory and Education.

Sources & further reading

Β· Wikipedia: David Gillborn

Β· Wikidata: Q42005080

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