Regular Semester
97-2
EDUC 441 - 4 Multicultural Education
Wednesdays
13:00 - 16:50
Section: 131.00
PREREQUISITE
60 credit hours
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Instructor:
H. B a i
Office:
8648mpc
Work:
291-5443
E-mail:
heesoon_bai©sfuca
In this course, we shall explore the complexity and difficulty, both at the theoretical and the practical level, that
multiculturalism presents to Canadian education. The theoretical focus of our exploration is the philosophical debate
concerning the 'politics of recognition" and the "politics of difference." Our exploration is predicated upon an affirmation
that multiculturalism is an opportunity for building a better social order--more pluralistic, equitable, and compassionate.
Thus, this course is, unabashedly, a vision quest. You are invited to it.
OBJECTIVES
Beside the engagement with our subject matter, namely, multiculturalism, this course has the following secondary
objectives:
1.
Fostering democratic participation
2. Establishing a community of inquiry in the class
3.
Encouraging critical and articulate thinking, debate, and writing
REQUIREMENTS
The focus of the course is in-class inquiry and discussion and, thus, attendance and participation are mandatory.
Additionally, students are required to keep some reading-response journals. There will be no exams, but as the final
assignment, there will be a choice between take-home essay questions and an essay. More on this will be discussed on the
first day of class.
REQUIRED READINGS
* Taylor, C. (1994), Multiculturalism: Examining the Politics of Recognition, Princeton University Press.
ISBN: 0-691-03779-5.
* Ghosh, R. (1996), Redefining Multicultural Education, Harcourt Brace & Company. ISBN: 0-7747-3276-8.
Centre for Distance Educ
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Faculty of Education
Simon Fraser University
WMC 1300 291-3524
EDUCATION 441-4
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MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION
This course includes sections on the social and psychological dimensions of
multiculturalism, curriculum development in multicultural education, and
specific issues (First Nations education, community control, parental choice and
second language programs). It is of interest to those concerned with the history
and current status of minority ethnic groups in Canada, and either preparing to
be a teacher or already teaching.
This course is organized into four sections:
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The Social Dimensions of Multicultural Education
II The Psychological Dimensions of Multicultural Education
III Curriculum Development for Multicultural Education
I V Controversies in Multicultural Education
a.
First Nations Education
b.
Community Control - Parental Choice
C.
Second Language Programs: Educational and Social Concerns
d. Trends in Multicultural Education.
PREREQUISiTE:
60 credit hours.
REQUIRED TEXTS:
Barman, Jean, Hebert, Yvonne, & McCaskill, Don (eds.).
Indian Education in
Canada, Vol. 2: The Challenge.
University of British Columbia Press, 1994.
For students preparing Elementary curriculum:
Grant, C.A. & Sleeter, C.E.
Turning on Learning: Five Approaches for
Multicultural Teaching,
1989
Tiedt,
Iris M. & Pamela L. Tiedt.
Multicultural Teaching: A Handbook of
Activities,
Information
and Resources.
(4th ed.). Allyn & Bacon Inc., 1995.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
Assignment 1 Interview with someone from another culture 25 points
Assignment 2 Analyzing Value Conflicts 30 points
Assignment 3 Curriculum: Content, Skills, Attitudes,
OR
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Behavioral Objectives, Rationale ?
45 points
Assignment 4 Major Essay: Comparing Controversies
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45 points
SUPPLEMENTARY FEES:
Course Materials & Service Fee ?
$30
Deposit for Additional Materials ?
$20
02/27/96
COURSE INSTRUCTOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES WITHOUT NOTICE.
