Pluriversal Frameworks for Equitable and Sustainable Learning Designs. Knowledge Co-construction Experiences along Lands, Territories, and AI in Colombia

Abstract

This paper explores how Arturo Escobar's decolonial concepts of the pluriverse and autonomous design can contribute to learning sciences research.We draw from Escobar's designs for the pluriverse framework, focusing on three principal components: the pluriverse, political ontology, and autonomous design, to guide learning scientists toward more sustainable and inclusive designs.Initially, we discuss these concepts and their current applications in the learning sciences.We then present three vignettes that illustrate the application of this framework in community-based research projects and instructional practices across various urban and rural contexts in Colombia.Through these examples, we examine the potential of Escobar's proposal to facilitate equity-oriented, culturally sustaining learning designs that foster inclusion and resilience in diverse educational settings.By highlighting how local knowledges can challenge dominant Western ontologies and epistemologies, we advocate for a more pluralistic approach in learning sciences research to address the ecological and social crises we currently face.