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International Journal on New Trends in Education and Their Implications 2023, Vol. 14(1) 113-135

Views of the Social Study Teachers on Multicultural Education and Its Potential Application

Elif ALKAR

pp. 113 - 135

Publish Date: July 31, 2023  |   Single/Total View: 0/0   |   Single/Total Download: 0/0


Abstract

The present study was designed on the views of social studies teachers on multicultural education and its potential applications. The participant group of the study consisted of 46 (27 Female-19 Male) social studies teachers teaching in 9 different provinces of Turkey. The criterion sampling method was utilized in the selection of the participants. The study was methodically designed in accordance with the case pattern, which is one of the qualitative research methods. The data obtained with the "Personal Information Form" and the "Teacher Interview Form" were interpreted by content analysis. The MAXQDA2022 program was used in the analysis of the data. As far as the results are concerned, it was clear that the social studies teachers' sentiments and views about multicultural education were positive, but they had a lack of relevant knowledge about the relevant concept. The teachers explicated their definitions mostly in terms of cultural and ethnic diversity. As far as the implementation of the study is concerned, the participant teachers offered a wide variety of views on the active teaching processes such as group work, collaborative learning, increasing intercultural communication and extracurricular activities.

Keywords: Multicultural education, Cultural diversity, Respect for differences, Social studies teachers


How to Cite this Article?

APA 7th edition
ALKAR, E. (2023). Views of the Social Study Teachers on Multicultural Education and Its Potential Application. International Journal on New Trends in Education and Their Implications, 14(1), 113-135.

Harvard
ALKAR, E. (2023). Views of the Social Study Teachers on Multicultural Education and Its Potential Application. International Journal on New Trends in Education and Their Implications, 14(1), pp. 113-135.

Chicago 16th edition
ALKAR, Elif (2023). "Views of the Social Study Teachers on Multicultural Education and Its Potential Application". International Journal on New Trends in Education and Their Implications 14 (1):113-135.