Liberating the Curriculum: Theory and Practice

5 February 2024 · Online

UCL’s Centre for the Pedagogy of Politics (CPP) hosted this 90-minute online panel on the theme of Liberating the Curriculum: Theory and Practice.

The event brought together political scientists and political theorists for a discussion on liberating and decolonising the curriculum from a variety of perspectives. It provided an opportunity to consider different approaches to diversifying Politics curricula, alongside questions about their practical application in teaching.

The panel was aimed at those with an interest in pedagogical scholarship, as well as educators looking for practical ideas and insights for their own teaching. The session also included audience Q&A.

Panellists

• Professor Robbie Shilliam, Johns Hopkins University

• Dr Manjeet Ramgotra, SOAS University of London

• Dr Darcy Leigh, University of Sussex

• Dr Helen McCabe, University of Nottingham

Related reflection

Following the event, panellist Helen McCabe, together with Helen Williams and Andy Fisher, contributed a guest post to the Active Learning in Political Science (ALPS) blog titled “Diversifying the Politics Curriculum: Lessons Learned and Possibilities for Progress” (2 April 2024). The article reflects on findings from a University of Nottingham project examining efforts to diversify Politics curricula and the challenges involved in making meaningful and sustainable changes.