Running Head: MULTICULTURAL PEDAGOGY Multicultural Pedagogy in Higher Education Multicultural Pedagogy in Higher Education There is a difference between teaching a course in which multiculturalism is the focus and incorporating an underlying multicultural, inclusive perspective into the classroom environment. Given that “there is no universal construction of a multiculturalism course that is perfect for achieving all goals for all students” (Henry, 2003, p. 26), finding a way to build a multicultural
This reflection paper presents an overview of my core understanding and knowledge of the curriculum innovation planning as well as my overall learning from this course. As a group, we decided to explore Christine Sleeter as our critical theorist and we started developing a deep passion for her work in multiculturalism. Since, we all come from a higher education background and we understand the ongoing issues in our institutions related to multiculturalism, we decided to use multicultural curriculum
Abstract Multicultural education should be made to become an important component in the early childhood education. We live in a country which is culturally diverse. The cultural, racial and ethnic composition of preschools in the United States is becoming very diverse. Because of this diversity multicultural education needs to be implemented within early childhood education. Early childhood educators need to be educated in my academy in order for them to be able to foster the children’s knowledge
According to Sonia Nieto, the definition of multicultural education is defined in sociopolitical context and relates to comprehension of school reform. Namely, the multicultural education works in reforming schools and providing an equal and excellent education for everyone. Likewise, the author gave a definition of multicultural education based on her experience surrounding education environment. She divides multicultural education into seven basic characteristics: antiracist education, basic education
HEIGHTENING AWARENESS ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF USING MULTICULTURAL LITERATURE Heightening Awareness about the Importance of Using Multicultural Literature In their paper, Heightening Awareness about the Importance of Using Multicultural Literature, the authors, Susan A. Colby and Anna F. Lyon, express the importance how teachers should create an awareness on the importance of multicultural literature in today’s classrooms, and how the role of literature of this type plays an important role in the
foundations of multicultural education while also suggesting strategies that educators can use to implement multicultural practices in their instruction and curriculum. The discussion of the historical and philosophical background of multicultural education teaches educators how race and culture influence educational policy and programs. Multicultural teaching and curriculum is also crucial for the development of equitable education for diverse students. The author asserts that multicultural education
Issues in Multicultural Education Effective instructors must understand the issues that impact multicultural education in the United States. The significance of providing an eminence instruction in an unbiased approach to all of their students is essential. The tide of demographic changes in the United States has affected most classrooms in our schools. As a result, some classroom teachers realize they must quickly acquire a comprehensive understanding of ethnic, cultural, and social-class diversity
often-invisible forces, and can operate even in the name of democracy and justice to be totalitarian and oppressive.” Historically, the process of education has been a part of the political sphere for better or for worse as our educational system is a reflection of our society’s current political state. Ideally, when education professionals are acting within their purposeful agency, the traditional ideolgies and political slants are threatened. An example of when educational professionals are acting within
ANALYSIS OF REVIEW FOR ENHANCING CULTURAL COMPETENCY IN NEW NURSING GRADUATES Cultural competency is an indispensable in nursing practice so that nurses can deliver optimal care for patients from diverse cultural backgrounds. Therefore, insufficient knowledge and skills of cultural competency have continued to increase racial and ethnic inequalities in health care service for minority groups (Dunagan et al. 2013; Long, 2012). As nurses interact with clients they provide nursing care, education
This section discusses the implication of the findings from the study for counselor educators incorporating service learning. Counselor educators are called to prepare students with the necessary knowledge and skills to work with diverse clients. In addition, counselor educators are charged to create structured opportunities for self-discovery, self-reflection, and understanding of values, skills and knowledge (Moss, Gibson, & Dollarhide, 2013). However, counselor educators are often challenged to