Does ethnic diversity feature as an issue in open schools?
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Date
1998
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University of the Western Cape
Abstract
There is more to the phrase "South African schools belong to all South African
children". While it sounds simple and true there is more to it in the case of the schools
which once excluded other race groups under the principle of apartheid rule. Opening
of schools means coming together of children, teachers and parents from different
socio-economic, cultural and racial backgrounds. (While my focus is on the studentstudent
and student-teacher relationships what this means for the parents is no less
significant) What happens then? Do these groups embrace one another regardless of
their diverse background and orientation? Do teachers automatically cope with this
diverse audience, do something to facilitate a supportive environment to all, or are
things merely left to chance? On the other hand, if the school recognises diversity as
an issue that should be treated strategically for the well being of all those involved,
what are the mechanisms in place to help both the learners and teachers cope with the
new environment?
Description
Magister Educationis - MEd
Keywords
Teaching and Learning, Diversity, Ethnicity, South Africa, Race