Exploring Teacher Candidates’ Experience, Perception, and Knowledge of Multicultural Education in Two Ontario Universities

In this study, teacher candidates’ experiences, perceptions, and knowledge of multicultural education at 2 Ontario universities were used determine to the effectiveness of their teacher education programs in preparing them to teach in multicultural classrooms. The research also strived to highlight the most effective practices in these programs that contributed to the preparation of teacher candidates for employment in culturally, racially, and ethnically diverse classrooms in Ontario. A questionnaire and interviews were used to determine the effectiveness of the program in preparing them to teach in diverse classrooms. The findings revealed the need for a greater emphasis of multicultural education in teacher education programs at these universities. The data showed that teacher candidates were most critical of the courses and the delivery of the curriculum in relation to multicultural education. Teacher candidates were also concerned with the lack of multicultural education in their practicum placements. In addition, teacher candidates indicated in the questionnaire that they felt competent adapting instruction to the needs of students in multicultural classrooms. However, the results obtained from the interviews were more varied. The interviews highlighted that teacher candidates were hesitant about teaching in culturally diverse classrooms and less likely to state that they were prepared for these teaching environments. As well, many teacher candidates believed their peers were not prepared for multicultural issues. Teacher candidates believed the program could be improved in many ways including specific instruction across all classes, more diverse practicum experiences, guest speakers, case studies, and the creation of new courses that specifically address multicultural education.

European research partnerships in multilingual and multicultural education

Resumen tomado de la publicaci??n. Resumen tambi??n en ingl??s

Doing multicultural education for achievement and equity.

Escrito por dos de los fundadores y más eminentes estudiosos que trabajan en la educación multicultural, este libro ofrece, desde una perspectiva constructivista del desarrollo personal y del aprendizaje, ayuda a los profesores para desarrollar herramientas con las que aprender de sus alumnos, y de sus comunidades y contextos de procedencia. Se anima al lector a interactuar con el texto a través de ejercicios de reflexión, diálogos y críticas. También, adopta un papel activo en la promoción de la igualdad en la educación y ayuda a los profesores a convertirse en profesionales cualificados y humanitarios.

The Routledge international companion to multicultural education.

El libro nos ofrece una descripción y análisis internacional de la educación multicultural en el mundo. Está organizado en torno a conceptos clave y utiliza casos de estudio de diferentes países de todo el mundo (Estados Unidos, Reino Unido, Canadá, Australia, Francia, Alemania, España, Noruega, Bulgaria, Rusia, Sudáfrica, Japón, China, India, Nueva Zelanda, Malasia, Singapur, Indonesia, Brasil y México) para ilustrar y ejemplificar esos conceptos. Incluye dos capítulos dedicados a las regiones de América Latina y a los países francófonos de África. Está dividido en diez secciones que cubren la teoría y la investigación sobre la reforma curricular, la inmigración y la ciudadanía, idioma, religión, y la educación de grupos étnicos o culturales minoritarios.

Multicultural education in Clinical Psychology Programs and the needs of racial minority trainees.

With more racial minorities entering the field of clinical psychology, the training needs of racial minority students in doctoral programs must be considered. Few studies address training in multicultural education from the perspective of racial minority students despite their increasing presence in the field. This may be due to assumptions educators make based on their level of competency in the area of multiculturalism. Thus, the goal of this exploratory study is to help determine the multicultural training needs of racial minorities enrolled in clinical psychology programs. This exploratory study was quantitative and used snowball sampling to survey racial minority trainees in doctoral programs in clinical psychology. Sixty one participants completed the survey. Results indicated that multicultural/diversity classes are valued by racial minority students and are relevant to them. However, the majority of students do not feel challenged, suggesting that their needs are not being fully met. It is recommended that their unique needs be included in the curriculum for multicultural education.

Multicultural education : perspective and prospect /

"CS 201 970."

Crafting a Third Space: Teacher Beliefs and Practices in Curriculum Reform for Multicultural Education

Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Washington, 2016-06

Educación multicultural. Líneas de investigación del Grupo de Investigación en Educación Intercultural (GREDI)

El estudio presenta dos investigaciones paralelas. La primera pretende caracterizar el medio familiar de las minorías estudiadas; conocer la percepción del profesorado sobre su práctica educativa en aulas con diferentes minorías culturales; diagnosticar los valores del alumnado de las minorías y conocer su nivel de integración en el aula, por último analizar las actitudes hacia la educación multicultural del profesorado en general. La segunda investigación pretende comprender la diversidad cultural en la escuela; analizar el tratamiento de la realidad multicultural desde la exploración de la vida en el aula: organización del ambiente de aprendizaje; procesos de enseñanza-aprendizaje; estilos de comunicación; relaciones existentes; tipos de disciplina; estimar el nivel de integración de las minorías y descubrir los modelos educativos empleados, dentro y fuera del aula, para abordar la realidad multicultural. A partir de las dos investigaciones se busca identificar las necesidades formativas de los profesores para llevar a cabo una propuesta educativa multicultural.

El professorat d'Educació Física a l'escola multicultural. Percepcions del context i necessitats de formació

El present article se centra en la situació del professorat d'Educació Física i les seves necessitats formatives per actuar adequadament en entorns d'escola multicultural. Amb aquesta finalitat es presenta la importància de l'educació física com a agent socialitzador per a l'alumnat immigrant, les diferents tendències de les investigacions específiques sobre formació del professorat d'Educació Física en temes d'immigració, i les dades obtingudes a través d'una investigació específica realitzada amb una mostra de 230 centres escolars de tot Catalunya. Com a aspectes més remarcables, cal assenyalar que encara que l'educació física i l'esport poden representar un espai de trobada molt valuós per a la interculturalitat, és important no deixar de banda una educació orientada cap a la convivència, i que la formació del professorat sigui coherent amb les necessitats reals que s'observen en i des dels centres escolars.

El professorat d'Educació Física a l'escola multicultural. Percepcions del context i necessitats de formació

El present article se centra en la situació del professorat d'Educació Física i les seves necessitats formatives per actuar adequadament en entorns d'escola multicultural. Amb aquesta finalitat es presenta la importància de l'educació física com a agent socialitzador per a l'alumnat immigrant, les diferents tendències de les investigacions específiques sobre formació del professorat d'Educació Física en temes d'immigració, i les dades obtingudes a través d'una investigació específica realitzada amb una mostra de 230 centres escolars de tot Catalunya. Com a aspectes més remarcables, cal assenyalar que encara que l'educació física i l'esport poden representar un espai de trobada molt valuós per a la interculturalitat, és important no deixar de banda una educació orientada cap a la convivència, i que la formació del professorat sigui coherent amb les necessitats reals que s'observen en i des dels centres escolars.

¿Puede un modelo educativo intercultural combatir la discriminación y la xenofobia? = Can an intercultural education model combat discrimination and xenophobia?

In this article we present a qualitative study conducted with six indigenous and six mestizos from Intercultural University of Chiapas. The aim of the study is to exemplify the mutual perception between different ethno-linguistic groups, as well as the possible change occurred after the admission to the University. That is, opinions about the other group after and before entering the University. We conclude that a higher education intercultural model can promote mutual understanding and relationship between indigenous and mestizos and thus combat prejudices and stereotypes

Repensando la formación inicial del profesorado para abordar el tratamiento a la diversidad cultural y lingüística en el aula = Rethinking initial teacher education for linguistic and cvltural diversity in the classroom

In recent decades, European educational systems are facing many challenges related to the treatment of cultural and linguistic diversity. The need to address this diversity requires new approaches to education; this in turn requires changes in the way we prepare teachers for the new reality they face in their classrooms. In this article we highlight some of the major problems that initial teacher training has to address in order to enable teachers to deal effectively, respectfully, and fairly with students whose linguistic and cultural background is different from their own. We also present several models for teacher education from Europe and North America based on clearly identified teacher competences for linguistic and cultural diversity

¿Puede un modelo educativo intercultural combatir la discriminación y la xenofobia? = Can an intercultural education model combat discrimination and xenophobia?

In this article we present a qualitative study conducted with six indigenous and six mestizos from Intercultural University of Chiapas. The aim of the study is to exemplify the mutual perception between different ethno-linguistic groups, as well as the possible change occurred after the admission to the University. That is, opinions about the other group after and before entering the University. We conclude that a higher education intercultural model can promote mutual understanding and relationship between indigenous and mestizos and thus combat prejudices and stereotypes