Kaur, Amrita and Awang Hashim, Rosna and Noman, Mohammad (2017) Defining intercultural education for social cohesion in Malaysian context. International Journal of Multicultural Education, 19 (2). p. 44. ISSN 1934-5267

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Abstract

Schools are considered as powerful institutions that are capable of fostering a sense of coherence and common identity to integrate students of different ethnic, social, and cultural origins. Effective implementation of intercultural education at schools can facilitate social integration. However, it is important that the design and implementation of intercultural education be guided by the knowledge and understanding of the issues and patterns of discrimination and complexities within its context. This qualitative study explored perspectives of key stakeholders involved in the education process to define a framework for intercultural education in Malaysian context for successful social cohesion. The findings are discussed in terms of practical application for educators, researchers, and policymakers.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	intercultural education, social cohesion, Malaysia, diversity, school environment
Subjects:	L Education > L Education (General)
Divisions:	School of Education & Modern Languages
Depositing User:	Dr. Amrita Kaur
Date Deposited:	26 Jul 2017 06:35
Last Modified:	26 Jul 2017 06:35
URI:	https://repo.uum.edu.my/id/eprint/22769

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