Multicultural Learning Strategies in Enhancing Intercultural Tolerance in the School Environment
Keywords:
Cooperative Learning, Educational Environment, Inclusive Curriculum, Intercultural Tolerance, Multicultural EducationAbstract
The increasingly diverse composition of student populations in schools highlights the urgent need for effective multicultural learning strategies that promote intercultural tolerance. This study examines the implementation of multicultural learning approaches and their effectiveness in fostering students’ abilities to appreciate and respect cultural differences within the school environment. Through the application of qualitative and quantitative research methods, the study explores various pedagogical practices such as inclusive curriculum design, culturally responsive teaching, and cooperative learning that encourage open dialogue and mutual understanding among students from different cultural backgrounds. The findings reveal that multicultural learning strategies significantly contribute to reducing prejudice, enhancing empathy, and promoting harmonious relationships in the school setting. Moreover, teachers' active roles, school policies, and parental involvement are found to be essential in sustaining an inclusive educational environment. This study emphasizes the importance of integrating multicultural education as a core component of school curricula to cultivate intercultural competence and social harmony among students
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