Addressing Bias, Embracing Diversity, and Promoting Equity in Global Multicultural Education - Softcover

 
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Synopsis

Education systems around the world are increasingly shaped by cultural and linguistic diversity, yet many continue to rely on monolingual and exclusionary pedagogies that perpetuate inequities. Addressing issues of bias, systemic bias, systemic injustice, and the lingering effects of colonial education is essential for creating learning environments where all students can thrive. By recognizing diversity as a resource rather than a barrier, inclusive learning practices can help students access knowledge more fully, improve academic outcomes, and foster social cohesion. Such approaches not only benefit individual learners but also strengthen societies by preparing citizens who can address the complex challenges of the 21st century. Addressing Bias, Embracing Diversity, and Promoting Equity in Global Multicultural Education explores the intersection of local and global perspectives in education, focusing on enhancing multicultural competency within the classroom. It empowers teachers to implement inclusive pedagogies that address diverse cultural needs, fostering an environment where all students feel valued and understood. Covering topics such as artificial intelligence, early childhood education, and work-integrated learning, this book is an excellent resource for educators, teacher educators, pre-service teachers, postgraduate students, lecturers, administrators, policymakers, curriculum developers, researchers, and more.

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About the Authors

Julie Shantone Rubbi Nunan holds a Ph.D. in the discipline of Educational Psychology. She is an Associate Professor of Early Childhood Education in the Department of Early Childhood Education and Development, College of Education, University of South Africa (UNISA). With twenty years of experience in public mainstream and inclusive education, she served as a Foundation Phase (Grades R to 3) departmental head for ten years and facilitated the Special Educational Needs (LSEN) programme, providing support to learners with learning and behavioural challenges at the school level. Her primary focus is on bullying and violence in schools, teaching and learning in the foundation phase and inclusive education in the early years. Her research addresses teaching and learning challenges, reading difficulties, bullying and violence in schools, and how these undermine education, school safety, and inclusion.

Dr. Erasmos Charamba is a scientific researcher in the Education Department at the University of Limerick, Ireland. Charamba’s research focus is on science education, literacy, multilingualism, multiculturalism and decolonization of education. Charamba is also a board member for the Journal of Education Studies.

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