Multicultural Education Theory

According to Parker (2011), there are three aspects of educational theory that create the framework of today’s public school. The first theory discusses derision, a belief that our public schools system has broken down, but is also “the one thing that can save our society: (p. 413). The second theory discusses multiculturalism, the idea that all American heroes are celebrated throughout our countries history within the public school curriculum, which includes religious teachings on occasion. The third theory discusses nationalism, the idea that technology has brought the world closer together by networking globally. These three ideologies serve as rules and resources in “redefining school reform, redefining school curricula, and requiring

The public school system has “turned away from their traditional emphasis on assimilating newcomers into the national melting pot. Instead they have put a new emphasis on multicultural education, deemphasizing the common American culture and teaching children to take pride in their racial, ethnic, and national origins” (p. 2). In the early years of education, it was vital the students learn how to speak, read, and write English, so they could be successful transiting into American society. In addition to learning about American history, the school also taught the students social skills, how to behave appropriately, meet deadlines, and how to dress for the

The court ruled, not only was segregation unconstitutional; it was racial discrimination. This case led to the Civil Rights act of 1964, which made equality for all citizens possible. The landmark Supreme Court case ended decades of racial segregation in America’s public schools, and concluded that five of the six cases were a violation of the student’s Fourteenth Amendment rights under the equal protection clause, whereas the sixth case was a violation of the students Fifth Amendment rights under the due process