DUCATIO 441-4: CULTURAL DIFFERENCES I
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    FALL, 1983
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    INSTRUCTOR: DR. JUNE WYATT
    WEDNESDAYS, 4:30 - 8:20
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    CLASSROOM LOCATION: ON CAMPUS
    PHONE: 291-4326
    DESCRIPTION/ELIGIBILITY
    Multicultural education can be defined as:
    "an education in which cultural diversity is seen and used as a valuable resource
    to enrich the lives of all, and in which every child has the chance to benefit
    from the cultural heritage of others, as well as his or her own."
    This definition is the foundation of this course which is open to educators (teachers,
    administrators, councillors) and social service workers who want to develop positive ways of
    working in multicultural communities. Role play, group discussion, case study, audio-
    visual and curriculum materials will be used to assist participants to develop definitions
    of their professional roles in a multicultural community, and activities and programs which
    will promote positive intercultural education.
    OBJECTIVES
    1.
    Develop an understanding of the meaning of culture and multicultural education.
    2.
    Become familiar with multicultural resources (films, books, etc.) and develop techniques
    and a series of lesson plans for using these in the classroom.
    3.
    Evaluate curriculum materials for stereotyping and bias.
    4.
    Learn about the importance of cultural and racial background in shaping self-concept.
    5.
    Identify techniques for learning about a culture other than your own.
    6.
    Understand the negative impact of prejudice, discrimination and stereotyping and ways
    of combatting these with positive programs.
    7.
    Begin defining your role as a teacher in a multicultural community.
    8.
    BecOme familiar with research literature on major issues in multicultural education:
    e.g., equality of opportunity, social class and school achievement, local control and
    bilingual education; and develop an understanding of the diverse views of the role and
    objectives of education in a multicultural society.
    THEMES: OVERVIEW OF MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION:
    These broadly define the major dimensions of multicultural education. In this course some
    reference will be made to each. The course calendar will specify weekly topics which are
    related to these themes.
    I.
    Awarness of and Sensitivity to One's Own and Others' Cultural Background
    (Personal Exchange)
    Concepts: identity, ethnic identity, self-concept, multiculturalism
    II.
    Interpersonal/Intercultural communication
    Verbal (tone, speed, volume); Non-verbal (eye and body contact)
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    III.
    Teaching English as a Second Language
    IV.
    Knowledge of.Other Cultures
    (History, REligion, Art, Celebrations, Music, Dance, Play, School, Work,
    Community, Sex Roles)
    VI.
    Curriculum and Program
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    lanning/Developing Positive Multiculural Educational
    Activities and Programs
    - Evaluating materials for stereotyping and bias
    - Access to multicultural curriculum
    - Integrating multicultural experiences and resources into the "mainstream"
    curriculum, e.g., ARt, Social Studies
    - Building positive attitudes through educational programs
    VII.
    Handling Conflict
    VIII.
    The Social Context/Institutional Setting
    Historical-Contemporary Issues
    - Hiring Practices
    - Policy and Guidelines on Curriculum and Language Programs - "minority"
    language rights and bilingualism
    - Community Participation
    - Parent Involvement - Independent Schools
    - Equality of Educational Opportunity
    - Native Rights
    - Teacher Expectations
    ASSIGNMENTS AND REQUIREMENTS:
    1.
    Attendance and class participation are required.
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    (20%)
    2.
    One short essay on a major issue in multicultural education. (2$)
    3.
    One short series of lesson plans, or a program description, or—a-I-og-.of-muli1t)a1
    -resource. (2 5y)
    4.
    Inteview with someone from cultural background other than your own. (20%)
    Class presentation - re].-ated--to--either- -#2 or #3--above
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    . (10%)
    BOOKS: DO NOT PURCHASE ANY BOOKS UNTIL YOU HAVE ATTENDED THE FIRST CLASS.
    1.
    ASHWORTH, Mary
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    The Forces Which Shaped Them
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    BANKS, James
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    Teaching Strategies for Ethnic Studies
    3.
    CAZDEN, C.
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    Functions of Language in the Classroom
    4.
    ROE, Michael
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    Multiculturalism, Racism and the Classroom
    5.
    SHAPSON, Stan
    Canadian Perspectives
    on Bilingual and Multicultural Education
    D'OYLEY, V. &
    LLOYD, A. ?
    (Ed.)
    6.
    TIEDT & TIEDT
    Multicultural
    Teaching
    P &I
    7.
    WERNER, W.,
    Whose Culture,
    Whose Heritage
    AOKI, T.
    CONNERS, T.
    The Education
    of Immigrant Students
    DAHLIE, J.
    8.
    WOLFGANG, A.
    The Education
    of Immigrant Students

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