Friday, November 17, 2023 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM (ET)
Online via Zoom
Graduate School of Education716-645-6640gsedean@buffalo.edu
Graduate School of Education Dean’s Lecture Series
Assistant Professor Syracuse University School of Information Studies
“Nurturing Knowledge: Ending Epistemicide, Transforming Education, Strengthening Communities”
This presentation delves into the intersection between epistemology, education and community-building. It explores the urgent need to address epistemicide—the devaluing, silencing, killing or annihilation of knowledge or ways of knowing—as a barrier to achieving equitable and inclusive education. This discussion will examine the manifestations of epistemicide across various contexts and its consequences, including the perpetuation of inequality and erasure of diverse worldviews. It will highlight innovative pedagogical approaches that empower learners to engage critically with multiple knowledge systems, fostering cultural humility and cultural responsiveness. Furthermore, we will explore the role of information, libraries and technology in democratizing knowledge access. Ultimately, this talk calls for a collaborative effort to recognize and rectify epistemicide's impact on information, education and communities. By embracing diversity in knowledge and actively working to safeguard marginalized epistemologies, we can create more inclusive, resilient and equitable societies.
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This event is part of the UB Graduate School of Education Dean’s Lecture Series.