One of the most discussed, contested, ideas in education: how to diversify the curriculum so that it fully embraces the full British island-story.
Workers’ Education Association CEO Simon Parkinson is in conversation with Anwar Akhtar of Samosa Media, discussing how to best diversify the curriculum. One of the most discussed, and sometimes contested, ideas in education: how to diversify the curriculum so that it fully embraces the full British island-story.
The discussion covers far-right extremism and Elon Musk, social exclusion and Islamophobia, to the British Indian Army, The Windrush Generation, The Moghul History play Dara, and the story of how The RichMix Centre in East London was built.
It highlights why Britain should celebrate the achievements of the antiracism movements such as The Anti-Nazi League, and how we build a shared island story of modern Britain in the curriculum today that inspires all our young people.
You can also view this article on the WEA site here and there is more information on Samosa Media’s partnership with the WEA here.
