Decolonising the curriculum at SA universities

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All institutions of Higher Learning made an undertaking to forge ahead with curriculum transformation. It has continued to be a topic of discussion in many institutions of higher learning, but many have very few plans of action if any owing to the decreased pressure from students to plan, implement and review such plans. Addressing the matter, Dr Sibongile Masuku, a senior lecturer in Culture and Heritage Studies at the University of Mpumalanga (UMP), holds several views on how this can be done. Phemelo speaks to Dr Masuku about where she believes interventions for the decolonisation of the curriculum should start.
24 Sep 2024 4PM English South Africa Education · Careers

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