Dismantling Hegemonic Curricula in the Palestinian-Israeli College Classroom

• In Event: Friday Roundtable Session 3:05 pm
  In Roundtable Session: International Perspectives and Experiences in Diversity and Equity in Educational Contexts (Table 36)

Abstract

Although Palestinians have suffered from displacement upon Israel’s establishment, the syllabi designed for their schools align with the Jewish narrative, devoid of any reference to their peculiar history. This study dismantles such hegemony through constructing educated possibilities that challenge the commonplace erasure of their indigenous narrative. It invites excluded narratives into a minority teacher-education college by engaging students in oral history projects in which they interview displaced people and reflect on the insights gained. Narrative analysis of students’ reflections on the process reveals various personal and pedagogical effects. Such project has implications for educational programs, especially in minoritized communities, highlighting the significance of creating spaces for students to connect with their history and come to terms with intergenerational traumas.

Author

• Rawia Hayik, Sakhnin Academic College for Teacher Education