Decolonization Case Studies: Which one?

That is a tough question. I actually go rogue on Decolonization, and a bit outside of OER, but I think the principle still might address your question.

I feel like there are two approaches you can take with decolonization, wide or deep. There are lots of overlaps in decolonization, so both approaches have their merits. 

I generally choose a movement that I am familiar with (I spend a lot of time on India's decolonization and partition) and talk about trends that match other movements, and sometimes have students look at other movements for similarities and differences. If you don't want to go for depth in one, you can certainly compare and look at similarities and differences, but I find students get a bit more invested in one detailed case study than a gloss over. 

Those are just my thoughts. Hopefully others have other ideas!

Since there is so much material available, I sort of stick with my State guidelines on this one - a few nations in Africa (including Ghana because the Kwame graphic is a favorite!), then India and Vietnam (because it's a good comparison opportunity). As long as you offer examples that illustrate different methods and different outcomes, I think all are good choices.

This is a great question, Katie Raby  ! I agree with Haden Griggs  that focusing on a detailed case study is an effective way to engage students—one case study makes history way more engaging for students. It’s easier for them to connect when students can see the full journey from colonization to independence.
Julianne Horowitz  mentioned Ghana, and I spend extra time on it too. Kwame Nkrumah’s story is powerful, and the graphic bio makes it super engaging. Plus, Trevor Getz has some great interviews in OER Project videos with historians, filmed in actual historical locations, which bring the history to life.
But the issue is that decolonization wasn’t the same everywhere. Even within Africa, European powers ruled differently, meaning independence movements took different forms. I touch 2-3 regions very briefly. 
Beyond Africa, I also cover British India, which shifts the geographical focus and introduces their patterns of decolonization. I’m comfortable bringing in primary sources since I know some regional languages.
Given the vastness of decolonization as a topic, I always feel like there’s never enough time to cover everything. I’d love to hear how others cover this in their classrooms.

Thank you for linking the great resources!