How can elementary educators use multicultural literature to help prepare students for life as a global citizen?

<p>The purpose of this study was to explore ways in which elementary educators can use multicultural literature to help students learn about the world they live in. The study was based on the implementation of a unit in which students were introduced to four countries using multicultural literature. Students then learned about the culture, citizens, geography, history and so forth through multiple strategies and approaches to enhance the learning process. Upon completion of the unit, student writing samples and exit interviews when compared with pre-unit interviews, revealed students had made significant gains in relating to people in other countries as well as naming locations across the globe. The results of the study also indicated student interest and enthusiasm were high in studying the world when lessons incorporated multicultural literature. Implications for incorporating global education for teachers and curriculum planners at the elementary level are discussed.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

M.S. in Teaching

Level thesis:degree_level

Thesis

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Interdisciplinary and Inclusive Education

Year dc:date.available

2008

Author dc:creator

• Oleksy, Kathryn

Contributors dc:contributor

• Hespe, David

• Multicultural education; Multiculturalism in literature
• Elementary Education and Teaching

Repository record dc:identifier

https://rdw.rowan.edu/etd/709

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:rdw.rowan.edu:etd-1738