THE ETHNOCENTRIC CURRICULUM- IR

Question 1

How are ‘languages, literature and music’ ethnocentric in the curriculum?

Answer 1

Troyna and Williams; there is meagre provision for teaching Asian languages as compared with European languages
David (1993); the National Curriculum is ‘specifically British’ in that it ignored non-European languages and culture

Question 2

How is History ethnocentric in the curriculum?

Answer 2

Ball (1994); ignores ethnic diversity and promotes an attitude of ‘little Englandism’

Question 3

Coard (1971, 2005)

Answer 3

a. The ethnocentric curriculum may produce underachievement.

b. Due to the lack of mention about black people, black students may lose their self-esteem