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ERIC Number: EJ508258
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1994
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ISSN: ISSN-0013-1784
Melting Pot or Mosaic?
Janzen, Rod
Educational Leadership, v51 n8 p9-11 May 1994
Many educators have not recognized the dual philosophies of assimilation and pluralism underlying multiculturalism. Confusion arises as schools ask social science teachers to infuse multiculturalism into their courses while expecting them to produce graduates who are culturally literate in the traditional sense. Simple awareness and ongoing dialogue can help negotiate this teaching minefield. (11 references) (MLH)
Descriptors: Acculturation, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Pluralism, Educational Philosophy, Elementary Secondary Education, Misconceptions, Multicultural Education, Teacher Responsibility
Publication Type: Reports - Evaluative; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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