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EDUCATION 441-4

(1)2.00)

Fall Semester, 1993

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Instructor: M. Unsworth

(September 7—December 6)

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Monday/Wednesday, 16:00-18:00 ?

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 the course which is open to all educators

who want to increase awareness and sensitivity to their own and others

cultural backgrounds in order to develop positive ways of working in a

COURSE OBJECTIVES

1.

To increase understanding and awareness of the impact of our culture

and the culture of others on teaching and learning situations.

2.

To provide opportunities to be exposed to the cultural experiences of

particular individuals and groups in order to foster a positive attitude

3.

To increase awareness and understanding of cultures in contact.

4.

To understand the components of curriculum development to combat

bias, stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination.

5.

To become acquainted with the resources available for multicultural and

6.

To become familiar with contemporary issues in multicultural

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EDUC 441-4 (D2.00)iince George (Continued)

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1. Attendance and in-class activities .............................................20%

2.

Interview and written report.....................................................15%

3.

Visit to a cultural site and oral report ........................................10%

Samuda, Ronald J., & Shui L. Kong. Multicultural Education: