Date
12-2021
Document Type
Capstone Project (Open Access)
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Department
Liberal Studies
Major
Liberal Studies
First Advisor
Patty Whang
Abstract
The focus of this Capstone Project is to analyze the benefits of having a multicultural classroom in elementary schools. Multicultural education refers to any form of education or teaching that incorporates the histories, texts, values, beliefs, and perspectives of people from different cultural backgrounds. Teaching about multiculturalism can increase not only the teacher's knowledge, but also the students' learning. From this Capstone project the researchers learned how some teachers and parents feel about having different cultures being taught in the classroom. Based on the information that is collected the researchers found ways to incorporate multiculturalism. Upon interviewing four elementary teachers at different schools, themes emerged as ways to address the issue presented. Based on the data collected, an action was chosen as the most effective option for establishing the importance of having a multicultural classroom.
Recommended Citation
Rodriguez, Juztina M., "Why Culture Matters: The Importance and Effectiveness of Creating a Multicultural Classroom When Teaching Elementary School Students In Public Schools" (2021). Capstone Projects and Master's Theses. 1213.
https://digitalcommons.csumb.edu/caps_thes_all/1213