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Reed, Judith – Multicultural Education, 2015
The phenomenon of migration as it is known today must be understood in the larger context of the globalized economy and the "race to the bottom" that characterizes the multinational corporate relationship with the global South. A deeper understanding of the ways in which migration today is rooted in the machinations of the globalized…
Descriptors: Immigrants, Migrants, Refugees, Neoliberalism
Stanton, Shannon M.; Gonzalez, Gilberto – Multicultural Education, 2011
Scholars for decades now have argued for the importance of multiculturalism in the United States, as they become a more diverse society. Multicultural education has the potential to provide a curriculum that is inclusive, offering multiple perspectives, and concerned with equity. It is without question the responsibility of colleges and…
Descriptors: Preservice Teacher Education, Theater Arts, Multicultural Education, Teacher Education Programs
Amos, Yukari Takimoto – Multicultural Education, 2010
Students in public schools nationwide are becoming more diverse. By 2020, students of color will account for 50% of the school population, while teachers will likely remain predominantly White and female. The cultural gap between students and teachers will continue to present numerous obstacles for students of color to succeed at school. As a…
Descriptors: Social Justice, Preservice Teacher Education, Education Courses, Multicultural Education
LaDuke, Aja E. – Multicultural Education, 2009
Although many programs ascribe to promoting and celebrating diversity, traditional teacher preparation rarely centralizes multicultural education courses. Instead, these courses are often "added on" to or disconnected from the rest of the program. Multicultural education courses and other courses that address diversity often ask the preservice…
Descriptors: Teachers, Education Courses, Multicultural Education, Course Content
Liggett, Tonda; Finley, Susan – Multicultural Education, 2009
Over the last decade, teacher preparation programs at colleges and universities across the United States have attempted to respond to the challenges of preparing teachers for the increasing diversity that is represented in public schools today. Teacher programs have responded to these challenges by altering courses, curriculum, fieldwork…
Descriptors: Preservice Teacher Education, Preservice Teachers, Education Courses, Multicultural Education
Cruz-Jansen, Marta I.; Taylor, Marilyn – Multicultural Education, 2004
This study was conducted to assess and improve an introductory multicultural-designated course in an urban teacher preparation program. The course aimed to promote candidates' positive response to multiculturalism, especially White/Caucasian candidates. Results suggest that this approach effectively laid the foundation for almost all candidates'…
Descriptors: Language Minorities, Urban Schools, Research Needs, Introductory Courses