Spring Semester, 1992
(January 6—April 3)
Tuesdays, 4:30-8:20 p.m.
Location: MPX 7610
Instructor: Dr. June Beynon
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291-3519
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SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
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EDUCATION 441-4
MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION
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(E1.00)
PREREQUIS1TE
60 hours of credit.
DESCRIPTION
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 (student
teachers, teachers, administrators and counsellors) 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 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.)
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 combating these with positive programs and problem solving
strategies.
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Begin defining your own attitudes, feelings, and values about cultural
diversity.
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Become familiar through use of newspaper and media resources with issues in
multicultural education and develop strategies for analyzing origins of
conflict.
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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 and Sensitivity to One's Own and Others' Cultural Background
(Personal Exchange).
Concepts: identity, ethnic identity, self-concept, multiculturalism
II.
Knowledge of Other Cultures. (History, Religion, Art, Celebrations, Music,
Dance, Play, School, Work, Community, Sex Roles)
III.
Knowledge of Cultures in Contact
Concepts: acculturation, assimilation, integration, segregation, separation,
"culture shock" immigration
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Curriculum and Program Planning/Develo
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Positive Multicultural
Educational Activities and Programs
- Evaluating materials for stereotyping and bias
- Access to multicultural curriculum
- Integrating multicultural experience and resources into the "mainstream"
curriculum, e.g., Art, Social Studies
- Building positive attitudes through educational programs
V.
Handling Conflict
VI.
The Social Context/Institutional Setting & Contemporary Issues
ASSIGNMENTS AND REQUIREMENTS
1.
Attendance and class participation are required
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15%
2.
Interview with someone from cultural background other
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than your own (including written report)
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25%
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Problem solving tasks
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25%
4.
Analysis of a contemporary issue
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35%
BOOKS
Do not purchase any books until you have attended the first class.
D'Oyley, Vincent, & Stan Shapson. Innovative Multicultural Teaching.
Shapson, Stan, & Vincent D'Oyley. Bilingual and Multicultural Education
Canadian Persoectives.
Grant, Carl A., & Christine E. Sleeter.
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Turning
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Five Approaches
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Samuda, Ronald J., & Shiv L. Kong.
Methods.
Centre for Distance Eduon ?
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Faculty of Education
Simon Fraser University
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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
d)
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 Laferriere, Michel.
Multiculturalism
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Canada. Social and Educational Perspectives.
Allyn and Bacon Inc., Toronto,
1984.
RECOMMENDED TEXT:
Tiedt, Iris M. & Pamela L. Tiedt.
Multicuiltural Teaching.
Allyn and Bacon Inc., 2nd
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edition, 1979.
(For students preparing Elementary curriculum.)
COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
Assignment 1 ?
Interview with someone from another culture 15 points
Assignment 2 ?
Analyzing Value Conflicts ?
20 points
Assignment 3
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Curriculum: Content, Skills, Attitudes,
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15 points
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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
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20 points
COURSE INSTRUCTOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES WITHOUT NOTICE.
