'n Psigo-opvoedkundige ondersoek na die stand van multikulturele opvoeding en die ontwerp van 'n multi-kulturele opvoedingsraamwerk vir Noord-Kaapse skole

[摘要] English: The purpose of this study is to assist educators in multicultural schools, educationofficials and designers to effectively understand and execute their roles andresponsibilities in a rapidly changing education environment, as well as insight intopresent and future challenges. A framework for activities within a multiculturaleducational setting has been structured to achieve this aim. Different aspects andactivities which may have an influence on multicultural education, were investigatedand analyzed for the achievement of multicultural education in schools. Thenecessity of a complete change of various school aspects and a subsequentparadigm shift were discussed. The critical roles of principals, educators, parents,learners, community and the education department in the improvement andimplementation of multicultural education can serve as important guidelines. Thedynamics, processes, characteristics and different approaches to multiculturaleducation worldwide and in South Africa are outlined. The disadvantages ofoveremphasizing one approach over another were highlighted. A variety of factorswhich may influence multicultural education were identified from the self-structurededucator questionnaires and from group interviews with learners in Northern Capeschools. The importance of continuous educator and parent training, development,inclusive school policy formulation and consistent monitoring of implementation,were highlighted. Strategies, which may serve as a framework for theimplementation of multicultural education were explained and defined.

[发布机构] University of the Free State