ABSTRACT

Responding to the growing need for educators to have a deeper understanding of cultural diversity, this book provides a theoretically-rich and empirically-sound analysis of diversity education, to develop a new cultural diversity pedagogy. The author deconstructs and navigates the complex field of diversity education, arguing for a more socially engaged approach, in which educators and researchers develop their perspectives on cultural diversity by examining their own assumptions, values, and beliefs. This is explored through a series of 10 case studies based in primary school settings demonstrating that teaching and learning environments are crucial to the success of cultural diversity.

chapter 1|17 pages

Theory

Metaphysical pedagogy for cultural diversity

chapter 2|24 pages

Methodology

Meta-case design for cultural diversity pedagogy research

chapter 3|11 pages

Post-case design 1

Learning goals for cultural diversity

chapter 4|10 pages

Post-case design 2

Relational peer assessment

chapter 5|10 pages

Post-case design 3

Relational motivation and shared responsibility

chapter 6|8 pages

Post-case design 4

Empathetic learning

chapter 7|10 pages

Post-case design 5

Culturally inclusive critical thinking

chapter 8|8 pages

Post-case design 6

Cultural privilege as a pedagogical process

chapter 9|9 pages

Post-case design 7

Divergent thinking and perspective-taking

chapter 10|9 pages

Post-case design 8

Authentic classroom ownership through spatiotemporality

chapter 11|6 pages

Post-case design 9

Co-participatory formative assessment

chapter 12|9 pages

Post-case design 10

Multiple methods of asking questions

chapter |9 pages

Conclusion

Meta-case design