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A capabilitarian approach to decolonising curriculum.

Authors :
Walker, Melanie
Source :
Education, Citizenship & Social Justice; Mar2024, Vol. 19 Issue 1, p110-123, 14p
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

The paper contributes to current debates about decolonising curriculum and advancing corresponding 'humanness pedagogies' in South Africa by developing a capabilitarian approach and foregrounding epistemic justice capabilities. This is aligned with and to fostering a shared African ethic for individual transformation-in-context and for building universities which benefit communities and societies. It is proposed that epistemic justice capabilities are foundational to decolonising curriculum and foundational for pedagogies which mediate disciplinary content and the dismantling of comparative inequalities among students in order to foster humanness. The capabilitarian framework seeks to secure the expanded wellbeing, co-flourishing and agency of all, in this case in and through higher education and a quality, decolonising curriculum oriented to an ecology of knowledges and a generous, inclusive humanity. The paper concludes with suggestions regarding a way forward to dismantle an exclusionary 'epistemic line' and associated oppressions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
17461979
Volume :
19
Issue :
1
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Education, Citizenship & Social Justice
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
175901575
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1177/17461979221123011