Cultural Pluralism in Relation to Education in the Philippine Context

Cultural PluralismIn Relation to Education

Leomered P. Medina BSEd IV-A

Cultural Pluralismin Relation to Education

Millions of ethnic groups mainly built

the society and most of them born in the

reality of having a cultural diversity. Moreover,

Cultural pluralism had been a common part of

the society. Many variations in culture were

mostly seen in different countries which

particularly were in the field of

education (Agcaoili, 2008).

Cultural Pluralismin Relation to Education

Basically, cultural pluralism in every nation is normal. Everyone is used to

this and it became a part of the society. On the other hand, cultural pluralism in

education is helpful in a way that students, having different cultures, interact

with one another. Furthermore, it is expected that students with the same culture

became friends and also, it is possible that students that have different culture

can be friends (Ward, 2007).

Cultural Pluralismin Relation to Education

Cultural pluralism is everywhere. Hence, it would be advantageous or

acceptable to all if there would be no conflicts form. Also, it was one of the ways

of schools to bind different groups and developed a tight relationship between

them.

K-12 Basic Education ProgramSalient Features

Children from different cultures are interacting with one

another, thus presenting parents and educators with unique

opportunities for further understanding across cultures.

Cultural Dimensions of Learning, Teaching and Educational Processes

Cultural Responsive Teaching

Culturally Responsive Teaching is a

pedagogy that recognizes the importance of

including students' cultural references in all

aspects of learning. It is an approach that

empowers students intellectually, socially,

emotionally, and politically by using cultural

referents to impart knowledge, skills, and

attitudes  (Ladson-Billings,1994).

IT DOES THIS IN THREE IMPORTANT WAYS

Effective teachers accept and value their students as human beings.

Culturally Responsive Teaching acknowledges cultural pluralism in classrooms and accommodates this diversity in instruction.

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Recognizing and

accepting student

diversity

Building on students’

cultural background

Being responsive to

different student

learning styles

Cultural Responsive Teachingis Transformative

It means respecting the cultures and

experiences of various groups and then uses

these as resources for teaching and learning.

It appreciates the existing strengths and

accomplishments of all students and develops

them further in instruction.

Cultural Responsive Teachingis Transformative

Culturally sensitive education empowers and

transforms students by helping them to

develop the knowledge, skills and values

needed to become social critics who can make

reflective decisions and implement their

decisions in effective personal, social, political

and economic action.

Cultural Responsive Teachingis Transformative

Multicultural education guides students in understanding

that no single version of "truth" is total and permanent.

Leomered P. Medina BSEd IV-A

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