Decolonial Perspectives: Innovating English Language Teaching

Discover how to implement decolonial theory in English teaching, transforming classrooms with the University of Southampton's dynamic course.

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2 weeks

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4 hours

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Implement decolonial theory in your English teaching practice

Unlock the transformative potential of decolonial approaches to English Language Teaching with the University of Southampton. This short course empowers you to rethink traditional teaching models and embrace a more inclusive framework.

You’ll integrate diverse perspectives that resonate globally, enhancing your professional growth and your students’ learning experiences.

Implement decolonial theory in your teaching

On this two week course, you’ll dive into the foundational concepts of decolonial theory and discover how these ideas can revolutionise your teaching methods.

The course aims to help you understand how incorporating decolonial perspectives leads to more equitable learning environments.

Transform your classroom with decolonialised materials

You’ll discover how to create and implement teaching materials that reflect decolonial values. The course prepares you to engage with resources that offer broader perspectives, resulting in a more dynamic and meaningful learning experience for your students.

Design a decolonial-informed syllabus

Lastly, you’ll learn to create a syllabus that aligns with decolonial principles and meets the needs of diverse student populations.

You’ll explore incorporating multilingualism, cultural content, and innovative assessments into your curriculum to foster a richer educational environment.

As you complete this course with the University of Southampton, you’ll gain invaluable insights and skills to evolve as an educator. Embracing decolonial theory and Global English enhances your teaching framework and empowers your students to thrive in an interconnected world.

You’ll be equipped with the knowledge to lead meaningful changes in ELT, fostering a learning space that is inclusive, dynamic, and transformative.

  • Week 1

    Decolonising English Language Teaching: theories and approaches

    • What is this course about?

      In this section, we will introduce you to the course. We will consider the information covered in this course and why it might be important in English Language Teaching.

    • Understanding key terms

      In this section, we will consider the key terms '(de)colonialism' and 'decoloniality'. We will think about how they have been defined by researchers and how such ideas relate to the use of English.

    • Decoloniality and English

      In this section, we will reflect upon how themes from research into decolonialism and Global Englishes might begin to relate to ELT practice and to English language students.

    • Diversity and English Language teaching

      In this section, we will begin to consider how the theoretical ideas we have presented about decolonisation and Global Englishes relate to English language teaching practice.

    • Summary activities

      In this final section, we summarise the main points covered this week and encourage you to reflect on what you've learned and what aspects you will put into practice.

  • Week 2

    Decolonising your ELT classroom: from theory to practice

    • Introduction to week 2

      In this section we introduce the content for this week and find out what you hope to learn.

    • Decolonising the classroom: embracing linguistic diversity

      In this section, we will consider how linguistic diversity in the ELT classroom can be embraced and utilised to support a decolonised teaching and learning approach.

    • Curricula, materials and resources

      In this section, we will consider how ideas of decolonisation might be applied to the development of curricula, materials and teaching resources.

    • Innovating teaching and assessment

      In this section, we discuss innovative approaches to rethinking teaching and assessment through a decolonial lens.

    • Summary activities

      In this final section, we summarise the main points covered this week and encourage you to reflect on what you've learned and what aspects you will put into practice.

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