Interculturality in Schools: Practice and Research

This book provides a comprehensive professional learning course for staff skills in intercultural education, which can be used in schools. It prioritizes intercultural practice in many curricula globally, but few teachers have the personal capabilities to activate it in their classrooms. Based on the intercultural learning experience in five urban Australian schools, it contributes to understanding life in multilingual and multicultural schools and pays critical attention to teachers growing but still limited skills in engaging with Indigenous perspectives.

Format: Hardback
Length: 184 pages
Publication date: 26 July 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Intercultural education is a crucial aspect of many curricula worldwide, yet there is a lack of teachers with the necessary skills to effectively activate it in their classrooms. This book aims to address this issue by providing a comprehensive professional learning course for staff skills in intercultural education.

The course is designed to enhance teachers' understanding of life in multilingual and multicultural schools, drawing on the intercultural learning experience in five urban Australian schools. It pays critical attention to teachers growing but still limited skills in engaging with Indigenous perspectives, recognizing the importance of cultural sensitivity and understanding in the classroom.

The book offers a wealth of information and practical strategies for teachers to develop their intercultural competence, including cultural awareness, communication skills, and the ability to create inclusive learning environments. It also provides insights into the challenges and opportunities that arise in intercultural education, such as promoting diversity, addressing cultural biases, and fostering cross-cultural understanding.

By offering a comprehensive and practical approach to teacher learning in intercultural education, this book aims to empower teachers to create more inclusive and culturally responsive classrooms, where all students can thrive and achieve their full potential.

Weight: 530g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032279787