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Publication Date: 2014-Oct
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South Texas Teachers' and Leaders' Perceptions of Multicultural Education
Jimenez, Monica Rosalina Medina; Guzmán, Norma A.; Maxwell, Gerri M.
Journal of Instructional Pedagogies, v15 Oct 2014
There is a large body of literature that suggests that the increase of cultural diversity in schools should be understood as a call for new teaching approaches that promote multicultural awareness among students and where educators and school leaders exhibit culturally responsive organizational practices, behaviors and attitudes (Assaf, Garza, & Battle, 2010; Madhlangobe & Gordon, 2012; Sleeter, 2001). This naturalistic inquiry explores data from three South Texas educators and leaders with regard to their perceptions of multicultural education. Four key themes are shared: 1. General perceptions and definition of Multicultural Education, 2. Implementation of Multicultural Education, 3. Multicultural Education as a need, and, 4. Benefits of Multicultural Education.
Descriptors: Multicultural Education, Educational Attitudes, Teacher Attitudes, Administrator Attitudes, Definitions, Program Implementation, Educational Needs, Educational Benefits, Student Diversity, Educational Practices, Culturally Relevant Education, Semi Structured Interviews, Elementary Secondary Education
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Texas
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