This paper explores the historical experiences of Asian American and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) in the context of rising anti-Asian violence in the United States, exacerbated by former President Donald Trump's inflammatory rhetoric during the COVID-19 pandemic. Utilizing Herbert Blumer's group position theory and Gordon Allport's stages of…

This paper contributes to the knowledge base for preparing pre-service teachers (PSTs) for contemporary multicultural classrooms. To do so, we refer to our ongoing project "See, Listen and Share: Exploring intercultural music education in a transnational experience" across three Higher Education sites (Australia and Spain). Drawing on…

This paper examines the development of multicultural curriculum in Hong Kong and Taiwan over the last two few decades. Though both societies are broadly Chinese cultural contexts, differences in their political histories, cultures, and demographics nonetheless reflect disparate approaches to the development of multiculturalism in curriculum…

In this paper I reflect on the experience of working with Taiwanese art educators. The data I revisit comes from participation in four art education conferences between 1995 and 2001, a three-month period of residence at Changhua University of Education teaching a master's programme, three intensive summer programmes organised for Taiwanese art…

This paper addresses the question of how can teachers promote an interreligious dialogue at a "grassroots" level. The document suggests teaching about another religion, such as Buddhism, as a belief system while deepening the students' understanding of their own religious traditions. After expressing concerns that the issues may be too complex and…

This book of essays offers perspectives for college teachers facing the perplexities of today's focus on cultural issues in literature programs. The book presents ideas from 19 scholars and teachers relating to theories of culture-oriented criticism and teaching, contexts for these activities, and specific, culture-focused texts significant for…

It is proposed that studying a culture's outward signs of expressing appreciation is a good way of learning the emotional patterns of a culture. Japanese culture is the focus. (MSE)

The United States has, since its inception, epitomized the themes of peace, freedom, and the pursuit of dignity in concept. Founded as a multicultural nation, the United States adopted the motto "E Pluribus Unum" (out of many, one) to affirm its inclusivity. Throughout its history, the United States has been a haven for peoples fleeing war,…

This paper discusses the relationship between culture and curriculum, examining the ways in which school constituencies seek to manifest some aspect of culture in the school curriculum. These individuals and groups operate formally and informally to have schools become fitting means to some valued ends. The relationship between schools and their…

Current research suggests that culture strongly influences students' learning patterns, communication styles, perceptions, and behavior. This research summary details ways that teachers can improve student learning by becoming aware of cultural differences and employing culturally sensitive instructional methods. Concentrating on how students…

Understanding the concept of culture helps people live with others of different backgrounds within the classroom, the local community, and the worldwide scale of political, social, and economic interaction. The lessons presented in this book help students begin to more fully understand their own culture and how it has shaped them; to understand…

This essay presents two strands of arguments against radical or critical emancipatory multiculturalism. In strand 1, "'Culture' is...whatever..." the looseness of the core concept of "culture," which can refer to anything at all concerning a social group that itself may exist only theoretically, is shown. In strand 2, "From ideology to leveling,…

States that students need access to literature reflecting different realms of experience and diverse viewpoints, so that they can experience life from a different perspective. Instructs teachers to demonstrate that art is reflective of the cultural context in which it is produced. Offers lists of novels for and about adolescents. (PRA)

This study investigates the role of public education in multicultural societies, specifically Canada and Quebec. The paper explores the response of the Canadian society to the cultural and religious differences of minority groups, as well as the extent of validation of this difference in the public schools. The study, based on an holistic,…

Global managers of the l990s and beyond must have definitive impacts on their work environments. Among the skills they need to possess are the abilities to adapt to new and fast-changing situations and to interact with people who view the business world from varied perspectives. A humanities/management partnership offers a viable and effective…