Press B to Belong
Using Esports to Promote Inclusive School Communities
- 176 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
Press B to Belong
Using Esports to Promote Inclusive School Communities
About this book
Around the world, schools are establishing and expanding esports programs as a way to grapple with issues of school refusal and poor mental health. However, educators are often unsure of how to include players from marginalised backgrounds who often need this support the most. Positioning esports programs as spaces for social inclusion within our schools, Press B to Belong provides educators with practical strategies to remove barriers to participation, promote a sense of belonging for students with disabilities and neurological differences, and bring about a cultural shift in our educational settings.
Presenting a series of case studies on successful esports programs operating in schools today, chapters examine a number of labels of difference and focus on creating supportive environments that allow people with intersecting identities to feel safe, welcome, and included in their local esports program. Recognising that esports present unique opportunities for examining gamer identity, the authors offer tools for promoting of gender inclusivity and using esports as a space for supporting players with disability and cultural diversity.
Aligning research with lived experience, Press B to Belong equips teachers, allied health professionals, and school support staff with the language and steps to use esports to address a range of needs, celebrate intersecting identities, and make school a place where all students want to be.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Contents
- List of Figures and Tables
- Foreword
- Acknowledgement
- 1. Why Do Esports Present a Unique Opportunity for Building Inclusive Communities?
- 2. Everyone Can Play
- 3. Creating Esports Programs That Overcome Socio-Economic Disadvantage
- 4. Breaking Down Gender Barriers
- 5. Supporting Neurodivergent Players
- 6. Adapting Play for Diverse Physical Needs
- 7. Celebrating Multiculturalism Through Esports
- 8. Supporting Regional, Rural and Remote Players
- 9. Taking the Next Steps in Establishing Your Inclusive Esports Program
- About the Authors
- References
- Index