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Education 441-4: CULTURAL DIFFERENCES IN EDUCATION
Fall, 1986 ?
Instructor: Dr. June Vyalt-Beynon
Wednesdays, 4:30 - 8:20 p.m.
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Location: MPX 9511/12
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291-3519/3395
DESCRIPTION/ELIGIBILITY
Multicultural education can be defined
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"en 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,
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well as his or her own."
This definition is the foundation of this course which is open to educators (teachers, administrators,
counsellors) and social service workers who want to develop positive ways of working in
multicultural communities. Role play, group discussion, case study, audiovisual and curriculum
materials will be used to assist participants to develop definitions of their professional roles in a
multicultural community, and activities end programs which will promote positive intercultural
education.
JECTIVES
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.
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Understand the negative impact of prejudice, discrimination and stereotyping end
ways of combatting these with positive programs.
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Begin defining your role as a teacher in a multicultural community.
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Become familiar with research literature on major issues in multicultural education:
e.g. equality of opportunity, social class end school achievement, local control end
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.
Awareness of end Sensitivity to One's Own and Others' Cultural Background
(Personal Exchange)
Concepts: identity, ethnic identity, self-concept, multiculturalism
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Interpersonal/Intercultural Communication
Verbal (tone, speed, volume); Non-verbal (eye and body contact)
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Teaching English as
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a Second Language
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Knowledge of other cultures
(History, Religion. Art, Celebrations, Music, Dance, Play, School, Work, Community,
Sex Roles)
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Knowledge of cultures
in
contact
Concepts: acculturation, esimilation, integration, segregation, separation,
"culture shock" immigration
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Curriculum and Program Planning /Developing Positive Multicultural 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
I. Attendance and class participation are required. ?
20%
2. Multicultural Curriculum project. ?
40%
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Interview with someone from cultural background other
than your own.
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40%
(including a report relating your interview to your readings)
BOOKS; DO NOT PURCHASE ANY BOOKS UNTIL YOU HAVE ATTENDED THE FIRST CLASS
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Ashworth, Mary. The Forces Which Shaped Them.
Banks, James. Teaching Strategies for Ethnic Studies.
Cazden, C. Functions of Langijge in the Classroom.
Roe, Michael. Multiculturalism, Racism and the Classroom.
Shapson, S., D1)yley. V. and Lloyd, A. (Ed.) Canadian Perspectives on Biling
Tiedt & Tiedt. Multicultural Teaching,,
Werner, V., Aoki, T., Conners, T., Dahlia, J
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Whose Culture, Whose Heritage
Wolfgang, A. The Education of Immigrant Students.
