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ERIC Number: EJ1038033
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2014
Pages: 15
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-1492-6156
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A Reexamination of Ontario's Science Curriculum: Toward a More Inclusive Multicultural Science Education?
Mujawamariya, Donatille; Hujaleh, Filsan; Lima-Kerckhoff, Ashley
Canadian Journal of Science, Mathematics and Technology Education, v14 n3 p269-283 2014
The rapid diversification of communities in Ontario has necessitated the provincial government to reevaluate public school curriculums and policies to make schools more inclusive and reflective of its diverse population. This article critically analyzes the content of the latest revised science curricula for Grades 1 to 10 and assesses the degree to which multiculturalism, including antiracism, principles found in provincial equity and inclusive policies are implemented. Though small progress has been made to support multicultural science education in the current compulsory science curricula, very little changes were observed in curriculum expectations, knowledge that students are required to acquire.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education; Middle Schools; Secondary Education; Junior High Schools
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Canada
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