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Fostering awareness of diversity and multiculturalism in adult and higher education
Author(s) -
Baumgartner Lisa M.,
JohnsonBailey Juanita
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
new directions for adult and continuing education
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1536-0717
pISSN - 1052-2891
DOI - 10.1002/ace.315
Subject(s) - multiculturalism , diversity (politics) , multicultural education , cultural pluralism , pedagogy , race (biology) , cultural diversity , sociology , cultural competence , psychology , adult learning , racial bias , adult education , gender studies , anthropology
The authors use personal stories to discuss how race affects classroom dynamics and student interactions. In this chapter they focus on the role of emotions in the teaching‐learning exchange, providing recommendations and strategies for fostering multiculturalism in the classroom.