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SIMON FRASER UNWERS1TY
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EDUCATION 4414
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MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION
Intersession, 1991
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Instructor:
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Mary Unsworth?
(May 6-June 14)
Location: TERRACE
COURSE OBJECFIVRS
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To increase our understanding and awareness of the impact of our culture
and the culture of others on teaching and learning situations.
2. To increase communication skills and confidence in providing
opportunities for students to develop positive attitudes towards diversity.
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To increase awareness and understanding of the Native experience.
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To understand the components of curriculum development to bring about
attitude change.
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To become acquainted with the resources available for multicultural and
racism education.
ThEMES
Concepts of Culture - the influence on self and others
Racism, Prejudice and Stereotyping:
Causes and prevention
Communication and cooperative learning skills
The Native Experience
Curriculum in Multicultural Education
Celebrating our Uniqueness
ASSIGNMENT OVERVIEW
Attendance, participation and completion of class activities
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20%
Writings on class discussion and activity ?
10%
Interview ?
10%
Report and Presentation
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30%
Unit: To increase student appreciation of cultural
diversity as a valuable resource to enrich our lives
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TEXT
Tiedt, P., & Tiedt, I. 1990.
Multicultural Teaching,
3rd edition. Boston.
ISBN 0-205-12214-0
Centre for Distance ?
catIon
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Faculty of Education
Simon Fraser University
TC 3100 ?
291-3524
EDUCATION 441-4
MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION
This course includes sections on the social dimensions of multiculturalism, the
psychological dimensions of multiculturalism, curriculum development in multicultural
education, and specific issues (Indian 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
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The Psychological Dimensions of Multicultural Education
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Curriculum Development for Multicultural Education
IV Controversies in Multicultural Education
a)
Indian Education
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Community Control - Parental Choice
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Second Language Programs: Educational and Social Concerns
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Trends in Multicultural Education
PREREQUISITE:
Not less than 60 credit hours.
REQUIRED TEXTS:
Barnian, Jean, Hebert, Yvonne, and McCaskill, Don.
Indian Education in Canda.
University of British Columbia Press, 1987.
Sanruda, Ronald J., Berry, John W., and Láferriere, Michel.
Multiculturalism in
Canada. Social and Educational
Perspectives.
Allyn and Bacon Inc., Toronto,
1984.
RECOMMENDED TEXT:
Tiedt, Iris M. & Pamela L. Tiedt.
Multiculltural Teaching.
Allyn and Bacon Inc., 2nd
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edition, 1979. (For students preparing Elementary curriculum.)
COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
Assignment 1
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Interview with someone from another culture 15 points
Assignment 2
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Analyzing Value Conflicts
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20 points
Assignment 3
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Curriculum: Content, Skills, Attitudes,
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15 points
Behavioral Objectives, Rationale
Assignment 4
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Major Essay: Comparing Controversies
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30 points
Assignment 5
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Curriculum: Final Package ?
20 points
COURSE INSTRUCTOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES WITHOUT NOTICE.
