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Developing a Rationale for Multicultural Education in Rural Appalachia

Because of their ethnic/racial homogeneity, Appalachian schools often see multicultural education as irrelevant. Teacher education must link the oppression of Appalachia with that of more visible minority groups; show how knowledge is subjective; and emphasize that true national unity results from honoring diversity. Teachers will then realize that multicultural education is viable and relevant for rural communities. (Contains 26 references.) (TD)

• Author/Creator: Hillis, Michael R., Ralston, Elizabeth
• Date Published: Win
• Journal/Secondary Title: Rural Educator
• Number: 2
• Volume: 23
• Year: 2001

This resource is cataloged under:

• Network/channel: NCCRESt: Practices: Diversity Practices
• Network/channel: NCCRESt: Practices: Teacher Education
• Subject: Cultural Pluralism
• Subject: Democracy
• Subject: Educational Needs
• Subject: Higher Education
• Subject: Relevance (Education)
• Subject: Resistance to Change
• Subject: Rural Areas
• Subject: Rural Education
• Subject: Social Bias
• Subject: Teacher Education

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