Multicultural Education vs Ethnocentric Curriculum

Question 1

Tronya and Williams- Multicultural Education

Answer 1

Means of making the educational experience of minority groups more palatable
Uses 3Ss (saris, samosas, steel bands) to overcome 3Rs (resistance, rejection, rebellion)
Integrate the culture of minority ethnic groups into curriculum

Question 2

Ethnocentric Curriculum

Answer 2

Subjects, activities, and hidden curriculum biased towards one culture- e.g white British society-

Question 3

Ethnocentric Curriculum- Formal Curriculum

Answer 3

Role models white, history white, Christian, and European, foreign languages primarily European
History + other textbooks carry degrading stereotypes
Positive role models in history, art, music, literature of black + other ethnic minority groups frequently absent

Question 4

Ethnocentric Curriculum- Hidden Curriculum

Answer 4

Enforces ethnocentrism through uniform, arrangements for changing and showering (conflict cultural demands for modesty), and timing of holidays + school assemblies (reflect Christian beliefs)

Question 5

Culture Clash

Answer 5

Ethnocentrism contributes to low self esteem of some ethnic minority children
Cultural capital- education system predominantly white British, middle-class culture
Leads to culture clash