FEATURE: Japanese language teaching in U.K. tackling outdated perceptions

Teachers of Japanese in Britain are shaking up the way they teach the language in order to challenge Western stereotypes and present a more realistic image of the Asian country.Educators have been reviewing their methods as part of a process in schools and universities called "Decolonizing the Curriculum" (DtC).DtC challenges the prioritization of Western values, cultures and experiences, as well as the marginalization or overlooking of non-Western viewpoints. People are being asked to challenge their unconscious biases and embrace diversity and inclusion.DtC started in 2015 in South Africa…READ FULL ARTICLE