Curriculum as narrative: crossing borders for a decolonized education

Abstract

We live in a time of global crisis where social isolation is required and necessary. Nevertheless, and paradoxically, it has never been more crucial to show how cross-cultural boundaries can create meaningful educational and curricular experiences. In this article we present the life history of an indigenous teacher living in the Xingu Park in Brazil. His narrative illuminates the discussion of essential notions of pre-configured curriculum, curriculum as narrative, ‘tribal learning’ and differentiated schooling. In our conclusion we highlight the importance of a school curriculum endeavoring to embrace cross-border missions, enabling meaningful educational experiences from a decolonialized perspective.