Decolonizing the Curriculum: Components, Examples, Steps & Student Testimonials

Dr. Tomika L. Ferguson (Guest Speaker)

2-3PM- Friday, 03/29/2024 - Rm 112 – STEM (817 W Franklin)

Dr. Ferguson

Assistant Dean for Student Affairs and Inclusive Excellence;

Assistant Professor and Ed.D. Co-Coordinator,

Department of Educational Leadership-VCU

will join us as our Guest Speaker for this event organized by

the Institute for Inclusive Teaching (IIT) VCU

Main topics to be covered include, but are not limited to:

What are some of the major components of decolonizing the curriculum? (Recommendations for how to start with either a new or old course)
Examples of what efforts would look like in different subject areas (with a focus on education, extending the discussion to other fields)
Steps for faculty to get started (Brief presentation of a framework that was co-created by Dr. Ferguson and colleagues)
Student impact in courses where faculty have made decolonization efforts (Testimonials from faculty feedback)

Followed by a Q & A session.

(*) In-person event, Open to All. If you have any questions, please reach out to:

Dr. Volkan Aytar (aytarv@vcu.edu)

Associate Director, Inclusive Teaching Institute (IIT) - VCU