What is it about?
The article highlights how translation can be used to contextualise curriculum materials, ensuring cultural relevance and accessibility for students in low- and middle-income countries. The research problem addressed is the lack of accessible and relevant educational resources for diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, hindering effective learning experiences.
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Why is it important?
Translation in curriculum design should not be overlooked as a way to expose students in LMICs and other languages to high-quality materials available in higher-income, English-speaking countries. For policymakers and curriculum developers, translation provides the route through which a country’s STEM curriculum can be contextualized to provide culturally relevant and meaningful educational resources for all students.
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The implications of this research include promoting student success, enhancing scientific learning outcomes and fostering critical thinking and creativity among students, not only in STEM, but across disciplines.
Dr Glenda E Niles
University of the West Indies
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This page is a summary of: Breaking barriers with translation: contextualization in curriculum design for global education, Quality Education for All, April 2025, Emerald,
DOI: 10.1108/qea-05-2024-0046.
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