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  • Education
  • Social Psychology
  • Activism Studies

Background:

  • Decolonial pedagogy involves decentering dominant narratives to amplify marginalized voices and experiences in academic settings.
  • This approach aligns with community psychology principles, emphasizing empowerment and social justice.
  • Traditional classroom structures often overlook or suppress the perspectives of underrepresented groups.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the efficacy of decolonial pedagogy in fostering student activism within an undergraduate course.
  • To demonstrate how praxis-based projects can engage students in decolonial thinking and social action.
  • To examine the potential for decolonizing pedagogical approaches to drive institutional change.

Main Methods:

  • Implementation of a large-scale, collaborative 'Practical Activism Project' involving 45 undergraduate students.
  • Analysis of student engagement in decolonial thinking and social action through project-based learning.
  • Integration of student co-authorship to provide direct perspectives on the project's impact.

Main Results:

  • The Practical Activism Project successfully engaged students in decolonial thought processes.
  • Students demonstrated increased interest and participation in social action and activism.
  • The project contributed to campus activism that initiated institutional changes benefiting marginalized students.

Conclusions:

  • Decolonial pedagogy, particularly through praxis projects, is an effective method for developing student activism.
  • Classroom projects can serve as powerful tools for decolonizing educational environments and promoting social change.
  • Lessons learned offer guidance for educators seeking to implement similar decolonizing initiatives.