Colonialism is like Alligator weed ...
This research podcast critically examines the role of educators in addressing the ongoing legacies of colonialism in Australian education. It argues that to be responsive, educators must engage in deep listening—not just to what is convenient, but to the difficult truths of colonial occupation, disp...
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The University of Melbourne
2025
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| Online Access: | https://dx.doi.org/10.26188/26019499 https://figshare.unimelb.edu.au/articles/media/Colonialism_is_like_Alligator_weed/26019499 |
| Summary: | This research podcast critically examines the role of educators in addressing the ongoing legacies of colonialism in Australian education. It argues that to be responsive, educators must engage in deep listening—not just to what is convenient, but to the difficult truths of colonial occupation, dispossession, and Indigenous survival.Examining the persistence of colonial narratives in curriculum and pedagogy, this podcast demonstrates how Australian education has historically reinforced a Eurocentric national identity while marginalising First Nations perspectives. Using metaphors such as invasive species to illustrate the self-perpetuating nature of colonialism, it highlights the structural mechanisms that sustain inequity, including policies that continue to disadvantage First Nations peoples.Through reflections on lived experiences, the research underscores the resistance of Indigenous communities and the responsibilities of educators to challenge structural racism, unlearn dominant narratives, and create ... |
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