What does Decolonising the curriculum mean?
When they say ‘decolonising the curriculum’, these activists mean we should question whose viewpoint the information is coming from. They believe History lessons are currently a version written from a colonial point of view.
What is an inclusive curriculum?
An inclusive curriculum may be defined as one which provides all students, regardless of background and immutable characteristics, with an equal opportunity to achieve the learning outcomes of their programme.
What are some examples of decolonization?
Decolonization is defined as the act of getting rid of colonization, or freeing a country from being dependent on another country. An example of decolonization is India becoming independent from England after World War II. The act or process of eliminating colonialism or freeing from colonial status.
How did decolonization change the world?
The wave of decolonization, which changed the face of the planet, was born with the UN and represents the world body’s first great success. As a result of decolonization many countries became independent and joined the UN. The international trusteeship system was established by the UN Charter.
What was decolonization in the 20th century?
Decolonization (American and Oxford English) or decolonisation (other British English) is the undoing of colonialism, the latter being the process whereby a nation establishes and maintains its domination of foreign territories (often overseas territories).
What caused the collapse of the British Empire?
The First and Second World Wars left Britain weakened and less interested in its empire. Also many parts of the empire contributed troops and resources to the war effort and took an increasingly independent view. This led to a steady decline of the empire after 1945.
Who were the biggest colonizers?
Between 1500 and 1770, there were 5 main European colonizing countries: Spain, Portugal, Netherlands, France and England. Between 1500 and 1770, there were 5 main European colonizing countries: Spain, Portugal, Netherlands, France and England.
Who was the single largest colonizer in Europe?
Britain
Which country was most successful in colonizing the New World?
England