Challenging the Myths about Multicultural Education.
Overview & Synopsis
Provides a definition of multicultural education (ME) and challenges the six myths most frequently voiced about it. The myths addressed include the argument that ME does little to eliminate structural inequalities, that it impedes learning the basic skills, that ME is the same as political correctness, and that ME rejects the notion of common culture. (GR)
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Document Information
| Document Title | Challenging the Myths about Multicultural Education. |
|---|---|
| Author / Organization | Grant, Carl A. |
| Subject & Discipline | Criticism, Cultural Pluralism, Elementary Secondary Education |
| Categories | Education & Pedagogy |
| Publication Year | 1994 |
| License / Rights | Public Domain / Open Access Educational Resource |
| Resource Verification | Listed PDF (Verification Pending) |
| Original Host Website |
ERIC (Education Resources)
(eric.ed.gov)
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| File Format | application/pdf (Portable Document Format) |
| Language | EN |
| Catalog ID | DOC-199710 |
| Original Source Link | Visit Source Page on eric.ed.gov » |