Certificate of Achievement

Mary Templeman Hogg - O'Rourke

has completed the following course:

Decolonising Education: From Theory to Practice

University of Bristol

This course provided practically-oriented advice on decolonial approaches in universities and other educational institutions. It covered decolonisation in various disciplines in social sciences, science, medicine and the arts.

4 weeks, 3 hours per week

Tansy Jessop

Pro-Vice Chancellor for Education

University of Bristol

Transcript

Learning outcomes

  • Demonstrate an understanding of the history of colonialism and colonial thought with respect to the development of the university and other educational institutions
  • Explain to your colleagues and peers the critical importance of decolonial approaches in creating a fully inclusive educational learning environment
  • Identify and engage with the distinct legacies of colonialism across a range of disciplines in the social sciences, STEM and arts and humanities
  • Identify and assess appropriate actions and approaches that would be effective in developing decolonial practices in your own educational setting
  • Design and lead a change process that includes students, colleagues and other stakeholders in a joint programme of decolonisation.

Syllabus

  • Decolonisation of the curriculum: why it’s important for social and epistemic justice; what it is and isn’t
  • Colonialism and its legacy for modern education and knowledge
  • Why decolonisation has recently become a flashpoint, nationally and globally
  • Identifying and engaging important stakeholders in schools and universities; the importance of combining top-down and bottom-up decolonial approaches; including an institution-wide approach
  • Various practical approaches to decolonisation in the social sciences, sciences, health and the arts; their potential limitations and strengths

Issued on 30th January 2021

The person named on this certificate has completed the activities in the transcript above. For more information about Certificates of Achievement and the effort required to become eligible, visit futurelearn.com/proof-of-learning/certificate-of-achievement.

This certificate represents proof of learning. It is not a formal qualification, degree, or part of a degree.

Free online course:

Decolonising Education: From Theory to Practice

University of Bristol