Contextualising the Curriculum in a UKHE Biology Department
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Explore strategies for decolonizing and diversifying biology curricula in UK higher education through this 40-minute conference talk. Gain insights into positionality, critical thinking, and student-led learning approaches. Examine case studies, challenges, and positive outcomes of curriculum diversification efforts. Learn about PhD guidance and the wider impact of these initiatives. Engage with questions and discussions on implementing a student-led approach to create more inclusive and representative bioscience education.
Syllabus
Introduction
Positionality
Why is my curriculum white
Case Study
Diversity Representation
Critical Thinking
Studentled Learning
Challenges
Positive things
Time and energy
Staff feedback
Examples
PhD guide
Wider impact
Questions
Studentled approach
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Society for Experimental Biology