Questão 66881

The concept of **decoloniality** challenges the Eurocentric view of knowledge and culture, arguing that the colonial legacy still influences how we see the world, including in the fields of language and literature. For an English teacher, a decolonial approach means questioning the cultural hegemony of native English-speaking countries and valuing the linguistic and cultural diversity of the students. It is an invitation to rethink the curriculum, the teaching materials, and the very purpose of teaching English, promoting a more equitable and liberating education. This perspective encourages the teacher to recognize the plurality of knowledges and ways of being in the world, and to build a curriculum that dialogues with the students' own realities and cultures, rather than imposing a foreign, decontextualized model. A teacher who adopts this perspective can, for example, use literature from different parts of the world, discuss the history of the English language from a non-Eurocentric perspective, and promote a discussion about the power relations that are often embedded in linguistic choices. This approach is fundamental for students to become active and critical citizens who are able to challenge the hegemonic narratives and to build a more just and equitable world.

What is the most appropriate pedagogical approach for an English teacher who wants to adopt a decolonial perspective?