|
 |
|
The Studying Ethnic and Cultural Groups provides information to guide the study
of cultural groups. Davidman and Davidman (1997) explain that the attempt
to understand multicultural education is a lifelong journey, and that at the
beginning of that journey, preservice education students will realize that there
is a lot they didn't know about inequality in American life (e.g.,
African-American and Mexican-American history). Davidman and Davidman
further assert, "Ultimately, the development of an increasingly
sophisticated multicultural/multiethnic knowledge base lays the groundwork for
the empowerment process, the development of cultural pluralism and intergroup
harmony, and the ability to achieve the multicultural goal of freedom" (p.
21). This section provides information on variables within groups on which
individuals differ, key concepts to guide the study of cultural and ethnic
groups, and examples of literature studies to aid in this study. By using
the key concepts and related information as a guide, one can attempt to
understand the perspectives of cultural groups. This understanding can
lead to cultural sensitivity and responsiveness.
Reference:
Davidman, L. & Davidman, P.T. (1997). Teaching with a multicultural
perspective: A practical guide. New York: Longman.
|
