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Journal of education and Practice ISSN 2222-1735 (Paper) ISSN 2222-288X (Online) , , 2016 139 Multicultural education : Teachers Perceptions and Preparation Halah Ahmed Alismail Department Curriculum and Instruction, School of education , University of Minnesota Abstract This paper focuses on theory and practice in Multicultural education as it pertains to the preparation of preservice teachers. The literature reviews the history and definition of multiculturalism and investigates multiple theoretical frameworks around the ongoing debate and issues of Multicultural education . Teachers Perceptions of Multicultural education and various approaches to Multicultural pedagogy and curriculum are explored. The finding indicates that thorough and balanced courses preparing preservice teachers to teach culturally diverse students are essential to supporting teachers awareness, knowledge, and skill in providing equal education for all students.
Multicultural perspectives should prepare teachers to critically reflect on the power and privileges of dominant culture, their own place within these systems, and to deconstruct them to create social equality through teaching practice. Jenks et al. (2001) identified three theoretical frameworks of multicultural education in teacher
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