88 – Decolonization Through Story (w Carolyn Roberts)
What is decolonization? How is story integral to it? How might we all become better at receiving and telling stories? Natalie joins Indigenous scholar, teacher and changemaker Carolyn Roberts to discuss circle work, deep listening, performative...
What is decolonization? How is story integral to it? How might we all become better at receiving and telling stories? Natalie joins Indigenous scholar, teacher and changemaker Carolyn Roberts to discuss circle work, deep listening, performative allyship and finding our voices.
Carolyn’s Blog Post, “It’s about representation: Let’s talk about The Outsiders and Animal Farm.”
Carolyn’s Podcast Series, “Walking in Relation”
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Show Notes
Why stories and circles are inherently decolonizing. (11:35)
How can teachers honor indigenous storytelling? (16:05)
The barriers to accepting story as valid evidence of learning in schools. (18:50)
Opportunities to decolonize the education system writ large. (26:05)
How the adults in schools can learn to listen and create psychological safety (30:35)
Why it is critical for leaders and teachers to tell better stories to rebuild relationships. (38:34)
The purpose of education. (49:28)
