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presentation focuses on the development of and expansion of teaching strategies utilized in teacher
education programs to better implement and execute the goals of multicultural education in order to
enhance learning and elevate student responsibility.
Section I: Content - - Implication for Action
The implications for action are many, and may include any or all of the following:
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Changes in teacher preparation programs based on the results of this research;
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Changes in the philosophy and goal statements of the elementary education curriculum;
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Inclusion in teacher education programs of an emphasis on instructional strategies focused on
multicultural education; and
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Heightened awareness of the need to instruct educational practitioners on both the importance
of and the mechanisms for including a multicultural mind-set that is geared toward establishing
student societal awareness and responsibility.
Section II: Outcomes and Methods - - Learner / Participant Outcomes
The participants at this session will learn how the collaboration was developed and how a focus of
global education was added to the 5
th
and 6
th
grade classroom. Specific teaching strategies utilizing
culturally pluralistic content, experiences, and perspectives to teach other knowledge and skills will be
discussed.
Section II: Outcomes and Methods - - Methods
Each participant will receive handouts of a power point presentation which delineated the
collaboration, methods of instruction, and results of the project. Presenters will verbally provide a short
synopsis of the project and its results followed by a period for questions from the participants.
Audience interaction throughout the presentation is encouraged. Contact information will be provided
to the participants to acquire additional information, as desired.
References
Banks, J.A. (1990). Citizenship education for a pluralistic democratic society. Social Studies, 81,
210-214.
Banks, J.A. (1991b). Teaching strategies for ethnic studies (5
th
ed.). Boston: Allyn and Bacon.
Banks, J.A. (1991/92). Multicultural education for freedom’s sake. Educational Leadership, 49, 32-
36.
Banks, J.A. (1993a). Integrating the curriculum with ethnic content: Approaches and guidelines. In
J.A. Banks & C.A. McGee-Banks (Eds.), Multicultural education: Issues and perspectives (pp. 189-
207). Boston: Allyn and Bacon.
Gay,G. (1994). A Synthesis of Scholarship in Multicultural Education. This monograph was written
by Geneva Gay, Ph.D., professor of education and faculty associate of the Center for Multicultural
Education at the University of Washington-Seattle. It was published in 1994 by NCREL’s Urban
Education Program as part of its Urban Education Monograph Series.
Sleeter, C.E., & Grant, C.A. (1988). Making choices for multicultural education: Five approaches to
race, class, and gender. Columbus: Merrill Publishing Company.
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