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August 15, 2025Journal of Curriculum StudiesOpen Access

Exclusion of curriculum justice from the 2021 review of the Australian curriculum: powerful knowledge remains unquestioned

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CAClare ArnottThe George Institute for Global HealthNHNeil HarrisonNSW Department of EducationGVGreg VassParticulate Solid Research (United States)

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Overview

The analysis reveals the dominance of Western epistemologies in history curriculum, suggesting the need for Indigenous knowledge inclusion.

Key Points

  • The analysis shows that the history curriculum debate consistently upholds dominant Western epistemologies, limiting diverse perspectives.
  • Key evidence indicates that assumptions about knowledge production ignore First Nations epistemologies, reducing curricular richness.
  • The study applies thematic analysis to media commentary and influential voices regarding curriculum changes from April to December 2021.
  • Recognizing diverse knowledges is crucial for enriching history education in Australia while addressing systemic curriculum biases.

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Arnott et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68a365740a429f797332bd7ehttps://doi.org/10.1080/00220272.2025.2544584
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