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A Historical Context of Widening Participation and Curriculum: A Critical Perspective

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Abstract

This chapter outlines key historic curriculum influences on UK higher education taking an intersectional approach to describe how the legacy of colonialism reproduces inequalities. It questions the absence of curriculum concerns in national policies to widen participation and argues for its centrality in tackling longstanding inequalities
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationCulturally Sensitive Curricula Scales
Subtitle of host publicationResearching, Evaluating and Enhancing Higher Education Curricula
Place of PublicationUK
PublisherPalgrave Macmillan
Chapter4
Pages61-78
Number of pages18
Edition1st
ISBN (Electronic)9783031576881
ISBN (Print)9783031576874
Publication statusPublished - 15 Jun 2024

Publication series

NamePalgrave Studies in Race, Inequality and Social Justice in Education
PublisherPalgrave

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