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Honors Research Symposium Program Fall 2018, University Honors Program, Georgia Southern University Oct 2018

Honors Research Symposium Program Fall 2018, University Honors Program, Georgia Southern University

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Honors Research Symposium Program Spring 2018, Georgia Southern University Apr 2018

Honors Research Symposium Program Spring 2018, Georgia Southern University

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A Multicultural Education Praxis: Integrating Past And Present, Living Theories, And Practice, Peggy A. Shannon-Baker Jan 2018

A Multicultural Education Praxis: Integrating Past And Present, Living Theories, And Practice, Peggy A. Shannon-Baker

Department of Curriculum, Foundations, & Reading Faculty Publications

In our current climate of heightened conservatism and criticism, multicultural education is as important as ever. This article argues for the need to reframe multicultural education as a praxis based on its social justice- oriented principles, values, and practices. Using practitioner action research, I examine my implementation of such a praxis in a college course. I discuss critical reflections on demonstrating the interconnections between current and historical social movements, theory and lived experiences, and the students’ and my learning. I conclude by arguing that reframing multicultural education as a praxis could encourage more coalitions within and beyond schools.