Decolonization Self-Assessment for Faculty

This self-assessment aims to help faculty members identify areas where they can support decolonization efforts in their teaching and institutional practices. For each statement, indicate your level of agreement on a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 signifies strong disagreement, and 5 signifies strong agreement.

College and Classroom Culture:

1. I am aware of and actively challenge the colonial influences in my teaching and in the wider college culture.
2. I promote an inclusive classroom culture that respects and validates multilingualism and diverse dialects.
3. I support student representation in decision-making bodies or committees within the college.
4. I am open to change and continually learn to improve my teaching and support decolonization efforts.

Curriculum Planning and Design:

1. I intentionally integrate diverse perspectives and methodologies into the curriculum I teach.
2. I involve students in the curriculum development process, ensuring their perspectives are represented.
3. I incorporate global perspectives in the curriculum to challenge Eurocentric narratives.

Teaching and Learning Strategies:

1. I employ teaching strategies that foster critical thinking and position students as co-creators of knowledge.
2. I make use of diverse teaching strategies, such as problem-based learning and dialogic learning, to decolonize my teaching.
3. I practice and advocate for anti-racist pedagogy in my teaching.

Engaging and Empowering Students:

1. I regularly seek and reflect on student feedback to improve my teaching and learning strategies.
2. I involve students in the learning process beyond being mere consumers of knowledge, such as through peer-led discussions.
3. I promote student engagement through extracurricular activities related to decolonization.

Assessment and Student Success:

1. I employ a broad range of assessment methods that capture diverse modes of learning.
2. I encourage self and peer assessment in my classes.
3. My assessment practices are holistic and inclusive, respecting different learning styles and cultural backgrounds.

Score Interpretation:

16-32: There are significant opportunities for you to incorporate decolonization principles into your teaching and institutional practices. Consider professional development programs that focus on decolonization in higher education.

33-48: You are on your way to decolonizing your practices, but there are still areas for improvement. Reflect on lower-scoring areas and identify resources and strategies to help you improve.

49-64: You are demonstrating a strong commitment to decolonization in your teaching and practices. Reflect on your methods and look for ongoing ways to evolve your practices and support others in their decolonization journey.