Ep 3: Valerie Watson-Vega | on Peruvian identity and education for liberation

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Ep 3: Valerie Watson-Vega | on Peruvian identity and education for liberation

Isabella McDonnell

Jun 24, 2022

About Valerie Watson-Vega:

Valerie is an educational psychologist and learning designer with a focus on intercultural education, decolonising knowledge, human rights and inclusive design. Born and raised in Lima, Peru, Valerie has been living in London since 2015. Most of her professional experience has been in a variety of higher education contexts, from teacher training for the Peruvian Ministry of Education to designing learning courses with universities in the UK.

Books:

In the Name of Identity: Violence and the Need to Belonging by Amin Maalouf

Alienación (alienation) by Julio Ramón Ribeyro (short story)

References:

Huayño Peruvian/Andean dance ("Waynu" in Quechua)

Almitas Milagrosas ("miraculous souls"): El Señor de los Milagros, Sarita Colonia

Follow Valerie:

Instagram: @valeriewv

Email: valeriewv@gmail.com

Credits:

Our theme music is by Alix Julian Edwards

The Xeno brand and website design is by Somewhere Off Grid

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