The document discusses multicultural literacy and its importance in education. Multicultural literacy consists of understanding knowledge from diverse cultural perspectives. It is important for teachers to reflect diversity and cultural understanding in their classrooms. The document provides several strategies for embracing multicultural literacy, such as celebrating cultural festivals, incorporating diverse books and presentations, and hosting culture days. Overall, the document advocates for inclusive education that respects all cultural backgrounds.

1. Multicultural
Literacy
Trishia Rivera
BSED 2D

2. “
Consists of the skill and ability to identify the
creator of knowledge and their interest to
uncover the assumptions of knowledge, to view
knowledge from diverse ethnic and cultural
perspective, and to use knowledge to guided
action that will create a humane and just
world
Banks 1996 and Boutte 2008

3. Multicultural
Literacy
Anti-Racism & Anti-
Discrimination
Inclusivity Diverse learners
Knowledge and
Understanding

4. “
Keep in mind, regardless of cultural
differences, teachers have a profound
and lasting influence on students, so the
things that we say and do (either positive
or negative) can stick with them for a
long time.
Mvududu , 2010

5. “
Good education must reflect
diversity, encourage
understanding of various
cultures and lifestyles.
Razak Report (1956)

6. 7 Ways to embrace Multicultural Literacy in
the Classroom
✓ Celebrate different cultural festivals
✓ Attempt to learn a bit more about the different backgrounds of
pupils in your class
✓ Include a variety of books in your classroom book collection
✓ Hold a food fair to celebrate different dishes from around the world
✓ Set presentation projects for students on a culture or nation
✓ Host a culture day
✓ Hold events with guests and motivational speakers from different
backgrounds

7. References
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• Anna Kirova. (2009). Critical and Emerging Discourses in Multicultural Education Literature: A
Review. Canadian Ethnic Studies, 40(1), 101–124.
• Mvududu, N. (2010) Lecture series. Presented online for EDU 6525: Culturally Responsive
Teaching. Seattle Pacific University.
• Scott, H. (2018, May 30). Seven Ways to Embrace Multiculturalism in the Classroom. Medium.
https://medium.com/age-of-awareness/seven-ways-to-embrace-multiculturalism-in-the-
classroom-c784f4d6df20
• Beers, C. (2017, April 1). Children’s Multicultural and Diversity Literacy [Video]. YouTube.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQc-bE-G9qs&feature=youtu.be
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