A two-year project funded with £250,000 is underway to develop teaching materials and approaches described as “decolonising” maths, science and geography for secondary schools. The initiative is led by researchers at the University of Cambridge and the University of Stirling, according to reporting on the programme. The project is described as exploring ways to address what the organisers refer to as “scientific and environmental racism,” and to examine how such issues may appear in secondary-school education. The funding is intended to support academic work on changing content and pedagogy, and to produce outputs that can be used in schools. One outlet also reports that the plan has been criticised, quoting characterisations that describe parts of the effort as “woke” and “delusional.” However, the reporting agreement across sources centers on the existence of the £250,000, the two-year timetable, the universities involved, and the stated aim of challenging racism-related issues in science and related subjects at secondary level. Details of specific curriculum changes or participating schools are not included in the provided summaries.
Researchers receive £250,000 to develop decolonised teaching in maths, science and geography
A two-year project funded with £250,000 is underway to develop teaching materials and approaches described as “decolonising” maths, science and geography for secondary schools. The initiative is led b...
- A two-year project has received £250,000 to work on decolonising maths, science and geography teaching.
- The project is led by researchers at the University of Cambridge and the University of Stirling.
- The initiative focuses on addressing what it describes as “scientific and environmental racism” in secondary education.
- At least one report notes criticism of the programme, including objections to its framing.
The two year project, run by researchers at Cambridge and Stirling universities, will explore stamping out 'scientific and environmental racism' in secondary schools.
3 months agoThe two year project, run by researchers at Cambridge and Stirling universities, will explore stamping out 'scientific and environmental racism' in secondary schools.
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