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Sociology in Education (University of South Africa)
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BOOK SUMMARY
CHAPTER 1
Prescribed Book: Multicultural Education- Second Edition:
In chapter one, you would come across terms frequently used when discussing diversity, such as
"race, ethnicity, class, gender, language and disability=.
It is very important that you familiarize yourself with these terms and understand them properly, as
they are used throughout the module.
What do you think the definition of "Race" is?
Does the word "Racism" derive from the word "Race”?
If you did take the time to look into the question I posed, you would most likely have realized that
"Racism" is a word derived from the word "Race".
Racism:
Racism is the belief that one’s own race is superior to all other races. It is based on false beliefs
that physical characteristics of a racial group, determines ones’ intelligence.
E.g. Only white people can become doctors.
Racism is discussed more widely in Chapter 2: (Understanding Diversity and Culture), of your
prescribed book- "Multicultural Education- Second Edition", which I'm hoping most of you have
already come across.
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Chapter One: Multicultural Education brief Summary and important
points:
5 Features of Multicultural Education:
1. Multicultural education encourages mutual interaction and cooperation.
2. Multicultural education views cultural diversity as an asset rather than a handicap.
3. Multicultural education acknowledges the equal rights of all cultural groups in society.
4. Multicultural education advocates equal educational opportunities.
5. Multicultural education encompasses many dimensions of human differences.
The dimensions of multicultural education, developed by Banks (2006), include:
- Content integration
- The knowledge construction process
- Prejudice reduction
- Equity pedagogy
- An empowering school culture
According to Margaret Gibson (1976), there are 5 approaches to multicultural education:
1. Education of the culturally different
2. Education about cultural differences
3. Education for cultural pluralism
4. Bicultural education
5. Multicultural education
Typology of James Banks:
Banks typology includes:
1. The contributions approach
2. The ethnic addictive approach
3. The transformational approach
4. The decision making and social action approach.
Typology of Christine Sleeter and Carl Grant:
1. Teaching the exceptional and culturally different
2. The human relations approach
3. Single group studies
4. The multicultural education approach
5. Multicultural social justice education
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Angelina Castagnos framework of typologies which synthesizes the different approaches
to multicultural education into 6 categories:
1. Educating for assimilation
2. Educating for amalgamation
3. Educating for pluralism
4. Educating for cross-cultural competence
5. Educating for critical awareness
6. Educating for social action
Multicultural education is a multidimensional educational approach which accords equal
recognition to all cultural groups and which provides all learners with a meaningful and relevant
educational experience.
This chapter clearly illustrates that multicultural education is still a contested field where different
understanding, definitions and approaches may be found. It also shows that different approaches
to integration can be found in different schools, but also within the same institution.
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BOOK Summary - Notes
Sociology in Education (University of South Africa)
Studocu is not sponsored or endorsed by any college or university
Downloaded by Ruwayne du Piesanie ()
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ETH305
BOOK SUMMARY
CHAPTER 1
Prescribed Book: Multicultural Education- Second Edition:
In chapter one, you would come across terms frequently used when discussing diversity, such as
"race, ethnicity, class, gender, language and disability=.
It is very important that you familiarize yourself with these terms and understand them properly, as
they are used throughout the module.
What do you think the definition of "Race" is?
Does the word "Racism" derive from the word "Race”?
If you did take the time to look into the question I posed, you would most likely have realized that
"Racism" is a word derived from the word "Race".
Racism:
Racism is the belief that one’s own race is superior to all other races. It is based on false beliefs
that physical characteristics of a racial group, determines ones’ intelligence.
E.g. Only white people can become doctors.
Racism is discussed more widely in Chapter 2: (Understanding Diversity and Culture), of your
prescribed book- "Multicultural Education- Second Edition", which I'm hoping most of you have
already come across.
Downloaded by Ruwayne du Piesanie ()
, lOMoARcPSD|14219665
Chapter One: Multicultural Education brief Summary and important
points:
5 Features of Multicultural Education:
1. Multicultural education encourages mutual interaction and cooperation.
2. Multicultural education views cultural diversity as an asset rather than a handicap.
3. Multicultural education acknowledges the equal rights of all cultural groups in society.
4. Multicultural education advocates equal educational opportunities.
5. Multicultural education encompasses many dimensions of human differences.
The dimensions of multicultural education, developed by Banks (2006), include:
- Content integration
- The knowledge construction process
- Prejudice reduction
- Equity pedagogy
- An empowering school culture
According to Margaret Gibson (1976), there are 5 approaches to multicultural education:
1. Education of the culturally different
2. Education about cultural differences
3. Education for cultural pluralism
4. Bicultural education
5. Multicultural education
Typology of James Banks:
Banks typology includes:
1. The contributions approach
2. The ethnic addictive approach
3. The transformational approach
4. The decision making and social action approach.
Typology of Christine Sleeter and Carl Grant:
1. Teaching the exceptional and culturally different
2. The human relations approach
3. Single group studies
4. The multicultural education approach
5. Multicultural social justice education
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Angelina Castagnos framework of typologies which synthesizes the different approaches
to multicultural education into 6 categories:
1. Educating for assimilation
2. Educating for amalgamation
3. Educating for pluralism
4. Educating for cross-cultural competence
5. Educating for critical awareness
6. Educating for social action
Multicultural education is a multidimensional educational approach which accords equal
recognition to all cultural groups and which provides all learners with a meaningful and relevant
educational experience.
This chapter clearly illustrates that multicultural education is still a contested field where different
understanding, definitions and approaches may be found. It also shows that different approaches
to integration can be found in different schools, but also within the same institution.
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