Decolonizing posthumanism: Indigenous material agency in generative STEM

• DOI: 10.1111/bjet.12963
• Publication Date: 2020-06-19T14:53:46Z
• Authors: Ron Eglash; Audrey Bennett; William Babbitt; Michael Lachney; Martin Reinhardt; Deborah Hammond‐S...
• Keywords: Posthumanism; Transformative Learning

Abstract This paper describes a decolonial perspective on material agency in the context of STEM education and application. Using framework generative STEM, we engaged case studies with African, African American, South Native American educational communities. research shows that understanding based Indigenous knowledge systems can open rich source content. suite simulations, Culturally Situated Design Tools, apply this body to classroom. One important theoretical conclusion is contrast “content agnostic” position. A instead offers robust blend user instructional guidance. The outcomes indicate statistically significant notable improvement for skills interests. We conclude quantum epistemology approach posthumanism. show better fit aspirations, it more transformative vision potential role transitioning from an extractive economy.