How school inspections in England reinforce racialized language ideologies
In short: Researchers examining the history and contemporary reports of England's school inspectorate, Ofsted, found that inspection practices are embedded with raciolinguistic ideologies. The study observed that the inspectorate's listening practices often function as a form of sonic surveillance.
By analyzing historical inspection archives, language policies, and a large corpus of modern reports, the authors demonstrated how nonstandardized language used by students and teachers is often heard as deficient or unsuitable. This research highlights how the sociopolitical culture of the inspectorate may marginalize diverse linguistic practices.
The study relies on a genealogical analysis of existing documents and reports.
Why it matters: School inspections may inadvertently reinforce racialized hierarchies through the way they evaluate spoken language.
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