Teaching English in multicultural classrooms

Muhamad, Ainon Jariah (2009) Teaching English in multicultural classrooms. In: International Conference on Bilingualism and Bilingual Education, 17-19th December 2009, University of Sharjah, UAE. (Unpublished)

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Abstract

The English language classroom provides an obvious multicultural context for learning, and teachers need to help students understand and appreciate the differences and similarities among the various ethnic, religious and cultural groups. This study aims to examine teachers’ understanding of and attitudes towards multiculturalism, and in so doing, find out what are the language teaching strategies used in promoting and enhancing successful multicultural interactions. Teachers should be able to seize this opportunity to foster tolerance and understanding in classrooms of diverse cultural backgrounds.

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Full Paper)
Additional Information:	2044/6152
Uncontrolled Keywords:	English language, classroom, teaching
Subjects:	P Language and Literature > PE English
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Centre for Languages and Pre-University Academic Development (CELPAD) > English Language Division
Depositing User:	AssoProfDr Ainon Jariah Muhamad
Date Deposited:	20 Oct 2011 16:54
Last Modified:	29 Apr 2013 21:26
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/6152

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