Strategies for Decolonizing the Moroccan University Curriculum: A Qualitative Analysis of Professors’ Perspectives
Hanane Guoddar, Abdelmounim Lagmidi, Abdelghanie Ennam, Hind Brigui
(pp:24-40)
Volume 7, Issue 2
Abstract: Higher education decolonization has been the subject of ongoing discussion among scholars across various contexts. The case of Morocco is no exception. In fact, the university may be the institution most in need of decolonization. This study aim at identifying key strategies that the Moroccan university professors would suggest for making the process of decolonizing higher education curriculum possible. The data was collected by means of semi-structured interviews conducted with ten university professors representing six different Moroccan institutions, the study, especially, examines their perspectives on how decolonization can be implemented within English departments. Among the key themes that emerged were the need for a context-specific pedagogy, the integration of local knowledge and scholars, and a strong emphasis on comparative studies and critical pedagogy.
Keywords:Curriculum Reform, Decolonization, Critical Pedagogy, Arab-Muslim Intellectual Heritage.
ISSN Online: 3006-7286
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International Jordanian Journal Aryam for Humanities and Social Sciences is an IJJA publishing journal committed to providing a platform for outstanding scientists and researchers to present their findings for the advancement of Humanities and Social Sciences. It is issued by the Jordanian Center for Research and Studies.
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The journal’s website supported the Arabic language with ISSN number (2706-8455) from 2019 to 2023 and began supporting the English language in 2024 with ISSN number (3006-7286).
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