Introduction to the Dossier "Decoloniality and Language Education in the Global South: Critical Reflections on Curriculum, Educational Policies, and Pedagogical Experiences in Brazil"

Abstract

This dossier, published in the journal Revista Entretextos, is organized into three thematic axes, divided into two parts that address different dimensions of decoloniality. In the first, more general part, the first two axes present works that discuss the theoretical foundations of decoloniality and its manifestations in various global contexts. These texts offer a critical analysis of the concepts and implications of decoloniality, considering its multiple dimensions and the challenges the movement faces in different regions of the world, such as Europe, Africa, North America, and Asia.

The second part of the dossier is more focused on Brazil and is dedicated to exploring pedagogical experiences and educational practices that have been taking place in the country. In this context, particular attention is given to discussions about the national curriculum, especially concerning the Base Nacional Comum Curricular (BNCC), and how decolonial proposals have influenced the implementation and adaptation of the curriculum in Brazilian schools.

Thus, the dossier seeks to integrate a theoretical reflection on decoloniality with practical experiences being carried out in Brazil, providing a critical and constructive analysis of the paths toward a more inclusive, equitable, and transformative education.