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Published: 07.10.2004.
Language: English
Level: Secondary school
Literature: n/a
References: Not used
  • Essays 'Steps Toward Multicultural Curriculum Transformation', 1.
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In the essay, "Steps Toward Multicultural Curriculum Transformation," Gorski states, The curriculum of the mainstream is Eurocentric and male-centric. It fully ignores the experiences, voices, contributions, and perspectives of non-dominant individuals and groups in all subject areas. All educational materials including textbooks, films, and other teaching and learning tools present information in a purely Eurocentric, male-centric format. This stage is harmful for both students who identify with mainstream culture as well as individuals from non-dominant groups. …

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