Multicultural Education, a Global Challenge: A Brief Desc Forription and Analysis
Abstract:
Multicultural education is a set of educational strategies developed to provide students with knowledge about the histories, cultures, and contributions of diverse groups. It draws on insights from multiple fields, including ethnic studies and women studies, and reinterprets content from related academic disciplines. It is a way of teaching that promotes the principles of inclusion, diversity, democracy, skill acquisition, inquiry, critical thought, multiple perspectives, and self-reflection. Different cultures and groups have been in interaction since thousands of years, but the way the world works nowadays and the level of development and strengthening of human and civil rights set a different stage for the educational environment, all the previous is a major challenge around the world since many countries are facing important changes not only generated by the demands of their minorities or internal groups but also generated by unexpected migration that sometimes exceed in demand what the established capabilities are able to offer. This literature review is intended to give an overview about multicultural education, covering relevant related concepts, providing an international perspective about the topic and exposing some points of view given by different authors regarding its implementation in the educational community.
One study found these strategies to be effective in promoting educational achievements among immigrant students. Multicultural affairs offices and centers were established to reconcile the inconsistencies in students' experiences by creating a space on campus where students who were marginalized because of their culture could feel affirmed and connected to the institution. Multicultural education considers an equal opportunity for learning beyond the simple trappings of race and gender. It includes students from varying social classes, ethnic groups, sexual identities, and additional cultural characteristics.
Keywords: Multicultural Education, Culture, Language, Migration, Teacher.
