The document discusses cultural pluralism in relation to education. It states that cultural pluralism is normal in societies as they are made up of many ethnic groups. In education, cultural pluralism is beneficial as it allows students from different cultures to interact and potentially form friendships. It is advantageous for schools if cultural conflicts can be avoided and different groups can develop close relationships. The document advocates for culturally responsive teaching, which recognizes student diversity, builds on their cultural backgrounds, and accommodates different learning styles.

1. Cultural Pluralism In Relation to Education
Leomered P. Medina BSEd IV-A

2. Cultural Pluralism
in 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).

3. Cultural Pluralism
in 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).

4. Cultural Pluralism
in 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.

6. Cultural Dimensions of Learning, Teaching and
Educational Processes
Children from different cultures are interacting with one another,
thus presenting parents and educators with unique opportunities
for further understanding across cultures.

7. 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).

8. Culturally Responsive Teaching
acknowledges cultural pluralism in
classrooms and accommodates this
diversity in instruction.
Effective IT DOES THIS teachers IN THREE accept IMPORTANT
and
value their students WAYS
as human
beings.
Recognizing and
accepting student
diversity
Building on students’
cultural background
Being responsive to
different student
learning styles

9. Cultural Responsive Teaching
is 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.

10. Cultural Responsive Teaching
is 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.

11. Cultural Responsive Teaching
is Transformative
Multicultural education guides students in understanding that
no single version of "truth" is total and permanent.

12. Leomered P. Medina BSEd IV-A