Open AccessTeaching Across Cultures
Author(s) -
Huanshu Yuan
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
comparative and international higher education
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2151-0407
pISSN - 2151-0393
DOI - 10.32674/jcihe.v11ispring.926
Subject(s) - multiculturalism , diversity (politics) , cultural diversity , multicultural education , ethnic group , china , perspective (graphical) , sociology , pedagogy , cultural pluralism , representation (politics) , cultural competence , psychology , anthropology , political science , artificial intelligence , politics , computer science , law
Developing teaches’ cultural awareness and knowledge base of diversity is essential for developing teachers with multicultural perspective and culturally responsive pedagogy in China. The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore preservice Han teachers’ perspectives of multicultural education in order to enhance institutional quality and effectively prepare culturally responsive Han teachers for multicultural and multiethnic students in China. Following findings were revealed from this study: Puzzling attitudes towards multiculturalism and diversity, popularizing Western culture, unifying Chinese culture, blurring minority cultures and ethnic diversity, symbolized cultural representation and knowledge of minority groups, and inadequate academic preparation in teaching for diversity.