Scholars in Global Development Studies (GDS) have long emphasized the importance of decolonizing teaching and learning, mainstreaming Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) in GDS pedagogy, and balancing the goals of student engagement and professional development with community interests in international experiential learning. But what does decolonizing, inclusive and critical GDS pedagogy look like in practice?

In workshops held in 2021 and 2022, the Tobias Center for Innovation in International Development at Indiana University brought together scholars and practitioners who have made remarkable contributions to GDS pedagogy. To date, there is limited scholarship and few pedagogical resources that offer concrete strategies to actualize the theoretical vision for inclusive, community-enriching, decolonizing pedagogy. Our team has put together a book proposal to fill this gap and we invite you to contribute!

We envision this book as existing both in hard copy and as an open-access online resource. We expect chapters to be between 2000-5000 words.

The book will include traditional written chapters, lesson plans, activities, and other teaching techniques, as well as a variety of creative media content (songs, videos, podcasts, art) that reflect the rich diversity of contributions and knowledge. Chapters can highlight successful course activities or lessons, specific readings you use in class and how you use them, innovative course designs or creative assessment strategies. Chapters could also overview unique out-of-class programs to support learning about GDS, interesting approaches to study/internship/research abroad, outstanding virtual programming, or creative approaches to trainings for development practitioners.

The book will be organized thematically across three sections:
- Global experiential learning on campus and beyond
- Decolonization and DEI in GDS pedagogy
- Critical Innovations in the GDS Classroom

If you are interested in contributing to this book project, please complete this form by June 15, 2022.

You will be notified by the end of the summer whether the chapter has been accepted. Chapter submissions will be due April, 2023.

Editors: Elisheva Cohen, Indiana University; John-Michael Davis, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Rachel Ellet, Beloit College; Mary Jane Parmentier, Arizona State University; Marylynn Steckley, Carleton University