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Educational Psychology

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Assumptions and goals of a multicultural education include the following (1-2 paragraphs

Multicultural education is an aspect of education that involves teaching students to function effectively in a pluralistic society where there are various people from diverse racial , ethnic social , and cultural groups . The differences in ethnicity , family structure , and races amongst students within the school have created a situation where there 's an increased rate of failure and inadequate motivation amongst students . Multiculturalism

affects learning in students (Davidman Davidman , 1997 . Certain assumptions of multicultural education include the belief that it is necessary for students to cultivate an attitude of respect and appreciation for cultural diversity and to develop competencies that facilitate educational equality . It is also based on the assumption that people can only live progressively and effectively by expanding their cultural views of one another (Arceneaux , 1992 . This knowledge is reflected in the students ' ability to think critically while considering other people 's views , perspectives and the rationale behind their actions This is particularly necessary in times of conflict resolution and critical national issues . Learners all over the world will eventually need to live in a pluralistic world and should be prepared to function effectively in such a society . The assumptions are also based on the premise that no section or segment of society can function on its own without trying to understand or learn about other people 's culture (Arceneaux , 1992

The goal of multicultural education should be to create learning programs that target and encourage diversity by making sure that the students are aware of the various cultures , ethnic groups and traditions available and are willing to learn from themselves . Culture affects the way people interact with one another all across the world (Davidman Davidman , 1997 . Teachers should also be well aware of the different cultures available within a classroom so that there 's less conflict , a smooth flow of instructions and interaction within the classroom . Other basic goals of multicultural education include creating a sense of educational equity , promoting cultural pluralism , and intercultural understanding within classrooms and the community . This helps to generate the freedom of expression for all individuals and groups , and also to sustain the knowledge of various cultures and ethnic groups (Davidman Davidman , 1997 . Multicultural Education also aims to encourage the study of international regions , cultures and history in to promote the active involvement of countries in social and economic issues that span the world

Discuss the work of one of the cognitive theorists and the application of his theory in the classroom

Cognition is the process of understanding , reasoning and making judgments by complete thought processes . It is a necessary aspect of knowledge development and intellectual improvement in students Development comprises a series of successive changes that people go through from birth till the time of death (Woolfolk , 2006 . Everybody has their own unique way and rate of development . This implies that each student goes through...

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