Decolonizing Educational Knowledge: International Perspectives and Contestations

Decolonizing Educational Knowledge: International Perspectives and Contestations
by: Ann E. Lopez (Editor),Herveen Singh (Editor)
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
Edition: 2024th
Publication Date: 2024/6/4
Language: English
Print Length: 340 pages
ISBN-10: 3031556879
ISBN-13: 9783031556876
Book Description
This volume explores theories and practices of decolonizing education, drawing on international perspectives from scholars across the globe to engage new knowledges and build solidarities across different spaces. Decolonization is an ongoing process in which educators, community members, and practitioners alike have a stake in challenging Eurocentric paradigms and ways of knowing. The book showcases the contributions of praxis-oriented scholars and practitioners who seek to engage in decolonizing praxis that unsettles educational norms, forging new ways of thinking about teaching, learning, and leadership.
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This volume explores theories and practices of decolonizing education, drawing on international perspectives from scholars across the globe to engage new knowledges and build solidarities across different spaces. Decolonization is an ongoing process in which educators, community members, and practitioners alike have a stake in challenging Eurocentric paradigms and ways of knowing. The book showcases the contributions of praxis-oriented scholars and practitioners who seek to engage in decolonizing praxis that unsettles educational norms, forging new ways of thinking about teaching, learning, and leadership. Read more