Multicultural Education In the Global Context Dr. Xu Di Educational Foundations College of Education University of Hawai ‘ i at Mānoa, U.S.A. July 11, 2014 For Renda Summer Session

Table of Content Introduction –Survey –Get to know one another culturally –Course syllabus review Definitions of Culture and Multicultural Educ. –Meaning for you –Importance Group work Conclusion Homework

Survey (Not a test) 1. Why do you take this class? 2. How would you define multicultural education? 3. What are some of the multicultural education theories you are aware of? 4. How important do you view multicultural education? 5. What is relevance of multicultural education for your profession and life?

Survey (Part 2) 6. What do you want this class to help you to achieve? 7. How many courses and credit hours are you currently taking? 8. Do you need any special assistance? 9. Any additional comment? Thank you!

Get to know one another culturally Who are you? What is your cultural heritage? How can you make contribute to this class with your cultures?

Course Syllabus Review What kind of class do you want? How do you learn best? Content Method Requirements

History of M.E. Meeting Dr. James Banks Where did multicultural education come from? When did it start? What does M.E. mean for you and your country now? Why is it important to study now? How do you want to benefit from it?

Definition of Culture & Multi-culture Culture – Patters, traditions and behaviors of a group of people formed during historical and geographical environment that shape and influence the current way of living and social interaction. Multi-culture – The intersection and interaction of various and different cultures in the world in the social, educational, political, and economic context.

Importance of cultural & multicultural studies Knowing thyself Personal social, educational, and profession improvement Basic ethnical and human survival Social and societal advancement Global harmony and peace

Quote No culture can live if it attempts to be exclusive –Gandhi

Group work Get into a group Get to know each other Establish a group name by using a cultural element or phenomenon Brainstorm all the cultural elements Pick the top 5 most important that your all agree

Homework Journal assignment #1 Who are you culturally? How does your culture promote or hinder your success? Why? Readings Chapter 1 p.3-11 What is culture? What are its characteristics? Understand Cultural relativism and ethnocentrism.

Homework (continued) Reading Chapter 3, p , How is class defined? What is social stratification? How does class impact on education? Research assignment 1 Your choice: 1. Find definition of culture and multicultural education (with references) 2. What are the social classes in China or your country? What does all this mean to you? Your learning

Thank you! Mahalo!