Bilingual Multicultural Education In Canada

This book provides a conceptualisation of bilingual (French-English) and multicultural education. Its main purposes are to synthesise recent responses to bilingual and multicultural education; to identify the issues arising out of the schools' responses to these new challenges; and to examine future directions for educational policy.

This thorough study will be of assistance to those seeking to understand the role of education in contemporary Canada. Education policy and practice regarding language and culture are highlighted, as is the crucially important question of cultural transmission.

Multicultural Education Policies in Canada and the United States uses a dialogical approach to examine responses to increasing cultural and racial diversity in both countries. It compares and contrasts foundational myths and highlights the sociopolitical contexts that affect the conditions of citizenship, access to education, and inclusion of diverse cultural knowledge and languages in educational systems.

The bibliography includes 615 citations of books, articles, general sources, and bibliographies on aspects of bilingual education, multicultural education, and the role of language in education in Canada. Citations in the first section, on society and language policy, are organized in the following categories: history; sociological aspects; psychological aspects; politics in education; policy analysis; finance and economics; general works; and general works specific to a province or region. The second sections' contents, on bilingual teaching and learning, are presented in the following categories: contributions to psycholinguistic ideas; teaching methods and curriculum; pre-school learning; primary school learning; secondary school learning; and bilingualism and higher education. The third section, "Beyond French-English Bilingualism," includes: immigrants and other ethnic groups; adaptation for Asian migrants; and programs for Ukrainians. The fourth section, "Reference Works", includes general and program guides and bibliographies. Background information on Canada's relevant educational and language history is provided in an introductory narrative. (MSE)

This text outlines relevant theoretical background and provides detailed practical advice and suggestions for educators in schools serving culturally and liguistically divers communities. Some chapters focus on the needs of students from immigrant communities, especially those who are learning the language of instruction, while others include historical minority groups as well.