Title: Equity in diversity through multicultural Education. Topic No. 3. Author: Dr. Alice N. Ndu (Professor) Bagwell College of Education Kennesaw State University Georgia,
Introduction- Human diversity in the global village Ethnicity Ancestry Customs Language Religion etc. Need for integration
Globalization Fears The links Benefits Educational interventions
Global Education What it is not What it is Benefits Its beliefs
Nigeria’s experiences with multicultural education Antecedents Diversities Geography –rainfall, vegetation Language Agriculture Life style Religion Biases and prejudices The war
Education to the rescue The education policy Unity schools The handicapped Admission policies NYSC Women empowerment Nomadic education Mass literacy The UBE Curriculum changes
Teachers roles in equity thrust Advocacy/sensitization Public relations Nomadic education Mass literacy Teacher training/workshops collaborations
Gains & Conclusion Increased enrollment Literacy gains The two-way approach to literacy The gains among women, and the disadvantaged Public enlightenment