EDEC 248 Chapter Notes -False Dilemma, Justice As Fairness, Class Discrimination

• School: McGill University
• Department: Curriculum and Instruction
• Course: EDEC 248
• Professor: Lerona Dana Lewis

Document Summary

Gosh & abdi reading: issues in multicultural education. Evolution = key element in developmental phases of canada"s education policy liberal rhetoric of multiculturalism implies equal opportunity to all ethnic groups by giving equal status to all cultures. Modern democratic view ignores ethnic, racial & socioeconomic differences legitimizes. Equity & justice = complementary concepts (equity of educational opportunity = just society) Educational aim of democratic society = produce fully enfranchised citizens no matter their origins. Policy makers have created false dichotomy between equity & quality. Education equally concerned with difference precept (controversial means there can be affirmative action ie/ special provisions for groups historically discriminated lower standards of achievement? lower standard for jobs?) Need for a more historically inclusive notion of equity policy to achieve more rational platform. Different students not treated equally in systems that perpetuates dominant culture/values/norms. Excellence in education only achieved when all children allowed to develop their potential.