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EDPS 305 Multicultural Education

Overview

Definition of Multicultural Education

Multicultural education is associated with concepts of diversity, inclusiveness, equity and pluralism. It often comprises rights and equality issues, particularly as they relate to cultural, religious, racial, ethnic, social, linguistic and gender difference, and identity. Multicultural education programs may include human rights education, cross-cultural communication, global education, development education, environmental education, peace education and feminist pedagogy.

Taken from Education: Special Topics and  the University of Saskatchewan

 

Federal Legislatiion

Canadian Multiculturalism Act