Connect Theory to Practice Dr. Riyad Ahmed Shahjahan, Dr. Anne Wagner and Dr. Njoki Nathani Wane on decolonizing pedagogy:

A decolonizing pedagogy provides us with an opportunity to :

emphasize in our teaching the importance of self, subjectivity and interdependence with others who form our community.

create a learning environment that begins by nurturing the inner self, the inner connections and allows space for personal development.

acknowledge and accept that there are multiple ways of knowing and theorizing equity issues, and to use these methods to make an inclusive curriculum and pedagogy.

allow for alternative epistemological viewpoints to be expressed and legitimized within the classroom.

promote a sense of compassion, respect, and understanding among all participants.

acknowledge humility in teaching and learning and accept the uncertainty and discomfort that arises within the classroom.

promote language and embodiment in anti-oppressive pedagogy.

recover a sense of curiosity in knowing, teaching, and learning.

support all aspects of the students lived experiences.

Source: Rekindling the sacred: toward a decolonizing pedagogy in higher education (p. 70-71)