Multicultural Education: Issues, a Model and Recommendations.

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Controversial Issues (Course Content); Cultural Influences; Cultural Pluralism; Curriculum Development; Decision Making; Educational Objectives; Elementary Secondary Education; Multicultural Education; Social Integration; Social Values; Sociocultural Patterns

Problems related to multicultural education programs are cited. A model of ambivalent social exchange is presented that: (1) uses components of cultural pluralism while avoiding separatism; and (2) enhances understanding of culture, as represented by various social groups, so that individuals can choose values which allow personal fulfillment. (PP)

1983

EJ275372