A Multicultural Education Praxis: Integrating Past and Present, Living Theories, and Practice

Authors

  • Peggy Shannon-Baker Georgia Southern University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18251/ijme.v20i1.1518

Keywords:

praxis, critical, multicultural education course, culturally relevant teaching, practitioner research

Abstract

In our current climate of heightened conservatism and criticism, multicultural education is as important as ever. This article argues for the need to reframe multicultural education as a praxis based on its social justice- oriented principles, values, and practices. Using practitioner action research, I examine my implementation of such a praxis in a college course. I discuss critical reflections on demonstrating the interconnections between current and historical social movements, theory and lived experiences, and the students’ and my learning. I conclude by arguing that reframing multicultural education as a praxis could encourage more coalitions within and beyond schools.

Author Biography

Peggy Shannon-Baker, Georgia Southern University

Assistant Professor

Department of Curriculum, Foundations & Reading

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Published

2018-02-28

How to Cite

Shannon-Baker, P. (2018). A Multicultural Education Praxis: Integrating Past and Present, Living Theories, and Practice. International Journal of Multicultural Education, 20(1), 48–66. https://doi.org/10.18251/ijme.v20i1.1518