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SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY

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MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION

(D2.00) ?

(Cat. #17134)

Summer Session, 1993 ?

Instructor: June Williams

(June 28-August 6)

Tuesdays, 1:004:50 p.m. in HC 2270

Thursdays, 1:00-4:50 p.m. in HC1530

Location: Harbour Centre

PREREQUISITE:

60 hours of credit

DESCRIPTION

Multicultural education can be defined as:

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 multicultural education.

OBJECTIVES

1.

Develop an understanding of the meaning of culture and multicultural

education.

2.

Become familiar with multicultural resources (films, books, and the

community itself).

3.

Become familiar with teaching strategies which promote interdependence,

respect, and an appreciation of diversity.

4.

Evaluate curriculum materials for stereotyping and bias.

5.

Learn about the importance of cultural and racial background in shaping

self-concept.

6.

Identify techniques for learning about a culture other than your own.

7.

Learn to identify, understand the impact of, and develop strategies to counter

prejudice, stereotyping, and discrimination.

8.

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

diversity.

9.

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.

L Awareness of and Sensitivity to One's Own and Others' Cultural Background

(Personal Exchange).

Concepts: identity, ethnic identity, self-concept, multiculturalism

IL Knowledge of Other Cultures. (History, Religion, Art, Celebrations, Music,

Dance, Play, School, Work, Community, Sex Roles)

ifi. Knowledge of Cultures in Contact

Concepts: acculturation, assimilation, integration, segregation, separation,

"culture shock", immigration, prejudice, discrimination, racism

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Curriculum and Program Planning/Developing Positive Multicultural/Race

Relations 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

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reflective writing

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15%

2.

Interview with someone from cultural background other than

your own (including written report)

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25%

3.

Problem solving tasks and discussion with partner

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25%

4.

Analysis of a contemporary issue, curriculum assignment,

or field assignment ?

35%

BOOKS

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

Allan, J., and Nairne, J. (1991).

Classroom Discussions for Teachers and

Counsellors in Elementary School.

OISE Press.

D'Oyley and Shapson. (1990).

Innovative Multicultural Teaching.

D'Oyley and Shapson. (1984).

Bilingual and Multicultural Education.

Grant and Sleeter. (1989).