Date Approved
6-19-2008
Embargo Period
3-22-2016
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
M.S. in Teaching
Department
Interdisciplinary and Inclusive Education
College
College of Education
Advisor
Hespe, David
Subject(s)
Multicultural education; Multiculturalism in literature
Disciplines
Elementary Education and Teaching
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to explore ways in which elementary educators can use multicultural literature to help students learn about the world they live in. The study was based on the implementation of a unit in which students were introduced to four countries using multicultural literature. Students then learned about the culture, citizens, geography, history and so forth through multiple strategies and approaches to enhance the learning process. Upon completion of the unit, student writing samples and exit interviews when compared with pre-unit interviews, revealed students had made significant gains in relating to people in other countries as well as naming locations across the globe. The results of the study also indicated student interest and enthusiasm were high in studying the world when lessons incorporated multicultural literature. Implications for incorporating global education for teachers and curriculum planners at the elementary level are discussed.
Recommended Citation
Oleksy, Kathryn, "How can elementary educators use multicultural literature to help prepare students for life as a global citizen?" (2008). Theses and Dissertations. 709.
https://rdw.rowan.edu/etd/709
