Decolonising the Curriculum by MathsBaes https://padlet.com/MathsBAES/decolonising en-us 2019-05-14 13:03:02 UTC 2020-12-14 11:18:04 UTC hello@padlet.com 1. What examples can we find in our curriculum that it’s written from a colonial point of view? MathsBAES https://padlet.com/MathsBAES/decolonising/wish/998926624 2020-12-08 16:46:20 UTC https://padlet.com/MathsBAES/decolonising/wish/998926624 2. How do we ensure that non-white and non-British perspectives, cultures and achievements are represented and included in materials and activities used in every subject and every classroom? MathsBAES https://padlet.com/MathsBAES/decolonising/wish/998928300 2020-12-08 16:46:39 UTC https://padlet.com/MathsBAES/decolonising/wish/998928300 3. How can we challenge stereotypes and inspire learners from diverse backgrounds to achieve their aspirations? (Think widely about activities inside and outside the classroom). MathsBAES https://padlet.com/MathsBAES/decolonising/wish/998930803 2020-12-08 16:47:09 UTC https://padlet.com/MathsBAES/decolonising/wish/998930803 In IT most of the achievements are Eurocentric. https://padlet.com/MathsBAES/decolonising/wish/1009377659 2020-12-11 11:13:43 UTC https://padlet.com/MathsBAES/decolonising/wish/1009377659 Mona https://padlet.com/MathsBAES/decolonising/wish/1009377735 I was thinking about currency - how say, in Africa, the coins showed the British Monarch at that time e.g 1952 South Africa - this could be a discussion point.

]]> 2020-12-11 11:13:48 UTC https://padlet.com/MathsBAES/decolonising/wish/1009377735 In ESOL https://padlet.com/MathsBAES/decolonising/wish/1009377969 If in sessions/topics such as those based on celebrating New Year, where reference to non-Western calendar systems and celebrations is not made or opportunities to bring in learners’ perspectives or an exploration of other cultures is not offered.]]> 2020-12-11 11:14:00 UTC https://padlet.com/MathsBAES/decolonising/wish/1009377969 ESOLIs it about giving learners space to bring their context into the classroom and beyond? https://padlet.com/MathsBAES/decolonising/wish/1009378574 2020-12-11 11:14:27 UTC https://padlet.com/MathsBAES/decolonising/wish/1009378574 https://padlet.com/MathsBAES/decolonising/wish/1009379331 Yes, I get students to research role models from their own countries and also give them examples of role models that are from different backgrounds  and female

]]> 2020-12-11 11:15:03 UTC https://padlet.com/MathsBAES/decolonising/wish/1009379331 In IT https://padlet.com/MathsBAES/decolonising/wish/1009379622 2020-12-11 11:15:17 UTC https://padlet.com/MathsBAES/decolonising/wish/1009379622 Trish Hutton coachingteam https://padlet.com/MathsBAES/decolonising/wish/1009380201 Critical thinking can play a crucial role in decolonising the curriculum E.g  in all of the subjects we teach safeguarding and Prevent/British Values. We talk about propaganda/related to extremism -what about the slave trade? What sort of common misconceptions justified the use and treatment of slaves? How did this mindset also allow Hitler to gain influence in Germany/See Eugenics.These things can be easily transferred over to English also, see 
topics on Moodle.
BBC Two - Black and British: A Forgotten History]]> 2020-12-11 11:15:44 UTC https://padlet.com/MathsBAES/decolonising/wish/1009380201 Just a thought - Difficult to decolonise a curriculum when the 'standard' ideology is deeply entrenched in all policy and practice eg Standard English is promoted as a means to achieve integration, in the name of social justice and equality but this good intention reproduces the ideology. And also when everything is viewed in terms of layers to achieve rather than webs or networks https://padlet.com/MathsBAES/decolonising/wish/1009380441 2020-12-11 11:15:56 UTC https://padlet.com/MathsBAES/decolonising/wish/1009380441 ESOL, Janet, inspiring videos made by learners using their own level of English would be very helpful, especially if they can use vocabulary which is accessible for low level learners. https://padlet.com/MathsBAES/decolonising/wish/1009381295 2020-12-11 11:16:36 UTC https://padlet.com/MathsBAES/decolonising/wish/1009381295 ESOL https://padlet.com/MathsBAES/decolonising/wish/1009381812 Offer and, more importantly, ask learners for diverse examples, when looking at professions, and figures - decision makers, thinkers and achievers to dispel colonialist/racist myths.]]> 2020-12-11 11:16:59 UTC https://padlet.com/MathsBAES/decolonising/wish/1009381812 Introducing students to excellent work being produced in other parts of the world. https://padlet.com/MathsBAES/decolonising/wish/1009382053 2020-12-11 11:17:11 UTC https://padlet.com/MathsBAES/decolonising/wish/1009382053 Mona https://padlet.com/MathsBAES/decolonising/wish/1009383710 Give learners role models, that are from different backgrounds]]> 2020-12-11 11:18:24 UTC https://padlet.com/MathsBAES/decolonising/wish/1009383710 https://padlet.com/MathsBAES/decolonising/wish/1009384345 Avoid stereotypes and narratives e,.g presenting Africans as starving ]]> 2020-12-11 11:18:52 UTC https://padlet.com/MathsBAES/decolonising/wish/1009384345 https://padlet.com/MathsBAES/decolonising/wish/1009385444 we have some excellent female role models at BAES in IT]]> 2020-12-11 11:19:40 UTC https://padlet.com/MathsBAES/decolonising/wish/1009385444 ESOL Janet, In a recent Healthy Lifestyles class learners had the space to start talking about how they cooked in other countries eg with wood in a separate room rather than with gas or electricity in a kitchen inside the home. https://padlet.com/MathsBAES/decolonising/wish/1009385584 2020-12-11 11:19:47 UTC https://padlet.com/MathsBAES/decolonising/wish/1009385584 coachingteam https://padlet.com/MathsBAES/decolonising/wish/1009390014 Challenge the type of language used. As some terminology such as minority groups, BAME etc. Decolonisation has to do with creating equality at the root of education, so that other communities do not feel inferior. Language such as minority etc may perpetuate feelings of inferiority.]]> 2020-12-11 11:22:51 UTC https://padlet.com/MathsBAES/decolonising/wish/1009390014 Janet ESOL, I use videos a lot but I need to be mindful of learners being represented or stereotyped in certain ways and then the person who helps the learner in the video is often white British (but not always). https://padlet.com/MathsBAES/decolonising/wish/1009390917 2020-12-11 11:23:33 UTC https://padlet.com/MathsBAES/decolonising/wish/1009390917 Janet ESOL, having tutors from different backgrounds is great because this shows different role-models to learners too. https://padlet.com/MathsBAES/decolonising/wish/1009392878 2020-12-11 11:25:08 UTC https://padlet.com/MathsBAES/decolonising/wish/1009392878 Trish Hutton In English we can teach briefly, the history of the English Language e.g. loan words from other countries etc. This helps create a level playing field as learners realise that the English language belongs to all of the students in the classroom, regardless of their race. This could be a topic on Moodle. In my experience, learners feel very empowered and motivated by this. coachingteam https://padlet.com/MathsBAES/decolonising/wish/1009397244 It takes away any feelings of inferiority that 
our diverse English students may have.]]> 2020-12-11 11:28:16 UTC https://padlet.com/MathsBAES/decolonising/wish/1009397244 Nick - In IT - what have people from different backgrounds given us? Satya Nadella is the CEO of Microsoft - not Bill Gates as we are often taught. Or the 'Father of the Personal Computer' - not Clive Sinclair or Steve Jobs (although both important) but Andre Truong Trong Thi, a Vietnamese engineer. davisn17 https://padlet.com/MathsBAES/decolonising/wish/1009417910 2020-12-11 11:42:25 UTC https://padlet.com/MathsBAES/decolonising/wish/1009417910 I have a question about British Values. How do we decolonise British Values and incorporate it across the service without reversing any work done to redress bias/inequalities within the wider curriculum? MathsBAES https://padlet.com/MathsBAES/decolonising/wish/1009431047 2020-12-11 11:51:55 UTC https://padlet.com/MathsBAES/decolonising/wish/1009431047 I think we need to consider all viewpoints. Different cultures, disabled people, women, social class, LGBTQ. Every perspective is in important. davisn17 https://padlet.com/MathsBAES/decolonising/wish/1009646108 2020-12-11 13:42:06 UTC https://padlet.com/MathsBAES/decolonising/wish/1009646108 In ESOL anke_jacobs91 https://padlet.com/MathsBAES/decolonising/wish/1010171297 As someone quite rightly said above, it's not just about our shameful colonial heritage, but also acceptance of all kinds of  'differentness', for want of a better word. I recently broached the subject of transgender people during transgender awareness week and highlighted their plight of persecution and non-acceptance. The students' faces said it all and only one person in each of my 2 classes was prepared to comment. There's clearly an issue of double standards here: we can't just expect that others accommodate our differences if we are not prepared to accept those who differ from us. Anke]]> 2020-12-11 15:51:29 UTC https://padlet.com/MathsBAES/decolonising/wish/1010171297 https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/z7g66v4 coachingteam https://padlet.com/MathsBAES/decolonising/wish/1010406096 2020-12-11 16:43:18 UTC https://padlet.com/MathsBAES/decolonising/wish/1010406096 Mohammad - Present BAME figures in a positive light - for example the current Covid-19 vaccine was invented by a Turkish heritage couple in Germany. https://padlet.com/MathsBAES/decolonising/wish/1015478101 Muslim contribution to science, maths and medicine should be highlighted in the curriculum.]]> 2020-12-14 11:05:41 UTC https://padlet.com/MathsBAES/decolonising/wish/1015478101