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SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY

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EDUCATION 441-4

MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION

(D1.00)

(Cat.

#94377)

Fall Semester, 1993

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Instructor: J

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Beynon

(September 7- December 6)

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Office:

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MPX 8636

Tuesday/Thursday, 10:30 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.

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Phone: ?

291-3519

Location: MPX 8680

PREREQUISITE:

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.

7.

Begin defining your own attitudes, feelings, and values about cultural diversity.

8.

Become familiar through use of newspaper and media resources with issues in

multicultural education and develop strategies for analyzing origins of conflict.

PLEASE TURN OVER

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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.

I.

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

IV.

Curriculum and Program Planning /Developing 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.............................................15%

2.

Interview with someone from cultural background other

than your own (including written report) ........................................................ 25%

3.

Problem solving tasks....................................................................................25%

4.

Analysis of a contemporary issue or Curriculum Assignment............................35%

BOOKS

Do not purchase any books until you have attended the first class.

Allan, A. B. and J

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Nairne. Class Discussions For Teachers & Counsellors in Elementary

Schools. ISBN 0-7744-3010-9

D'Oyley, Vincent, & Stan Shapson. Innovative Multicultural Teaching.

Shapson, Stan, & Vincent D'Oyley. Bilingual and Multicultural Education: Canadian

Perspectives.

Grant, Carl A., & Christine E. Sleeter. Turning on Learning: Five Approaches for Multicultural

Teaching. Plans for Race, Class. Gender, and Disability.

Samuda, Ronald J

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, & Shui L. Kong. Multicultural Education: Programmes and Methods.

Nieto, Sonia. Affirming Diversity

. Longman Publishing. 0-8013-05-29-2.

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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:

I The Social Dimensions of Multicultural Education

I I 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.

Note: This course requires students to do a unit planning assignment.

Individuals who have no previous teaching experience must consult with the

course supervisor to determine whether it is advisable for them to register for this

course.

REQUIRED TEX'1

Barman, Jean, Hebert, Yvonne, & McCaskill, Don (eds.).

Indian Education in

Canada, Vol. 2: The Challenge.

University of British Columbia Press, 1989.

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

(3rd ed.). Allyn & Bacon

Inc., 1989.

COURSE REQL

Assignment 1

Assignment 2

Assignment 3

OR

Assignment 4

REMEN1S:

Interview with someone from another culture

Analyzing Value Conflicts

Curriculum: Content, Skills, Attitudes,

Behavioral Objectives, Rationale

Major Essay: Comparing Controversies

25 points

30 points

45 points

45 points

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