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Cultural difference and identity (Effective multiculturalism in education…
Cultural difference and identity
Culture, language and identity in Australian education
19th Century more bilingual than now e.g. 40% spoke more than one language compared with 2010 14%
globalisation is said to be the key factor to the reshaping of Australia's national identity
Assimilation was almost and expectation of immigrants
Muslims in Australia and education
tarred with same brush
they where forced to fringes of society
1986- more Muslims had higher qualifications than Australian's
Refugees in education
Asylum seekers- seek protection from home country and waiting for a claim to be processed
Multiculturalism- flourishes when students
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mix with other cultures and embracement= very important role in education
Effective multiculturalism in education-policies programs parameters
schools play a vital role in promoting values and respect
English is seen as an inclusive language
cultural diversity is dynamic and enriching
multicultural education 1970-1980's all states and government reinforce support
Highly skilled migrants
Shift from manufacturing to high demand of skills level and work experience
skilled visa category increased
pattern for immigrants to do bachelors and masters degree overseas and PHD in australia for increase job opportunities
diaspora- communities no longer live in home country but still have ties to it
Implications for education
Education is the of change but not the intiator
William Agburn (1923-1964) Social change is asynchronous- some parts change more than others
racism and religion is generally mixed
e.g. indigenous suffered most
Charles Darwin showed the hierarchy of cultures
Australia's migration history
Australia wanted some settlers and not others
Settled by the british and therefore they have the biggest influence on Australian culutre
3 pillars
White domination
Economic and military strength
State control
White Australia policy was abolished to embrace other culutres
Workforce shortages= skilled migrants getting work especially agricultural work
Bullying and Racism
Centre has been funded for Muslims and non- muslims to increase their understanding of each other
Racism no way policy in schools and anit discrimination act 1975 protects the rights of students