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1Fatima Favour-Tamar Tanimu, 2Ishaya Umaru Tanimu, PhD
1PhD Faculty of Education, University of The Gambia
2Faculty of Arts and Sciences, University of The Gambia
DOI : https://doi.org/10.58806/ijsshmr.2025.v4i4n02Google Scholar Download Pdf
ABSTRACT
The study proposes a relationship between multicultural education and teacher cultural competence in a multifaceted environment to help students from diverse backgrounds, promoting sound morals, respect, tolerance, and peaceful coexistence, and implementing an integrated teaching and learning process. Multicultural education aims to recognize and respect the experiences and perspectives of oppressed groups often excluded from mainstream academia, such as racial, ethnic, class, gender, language, and religious biases. The research was carried out in the Republic of Niger and The Gambia, utilized both qualitative and quantitative techniques, combining library and field studies. Relevant literature was reviewed, and "Triangulation" (multi-methods) was employed for information gathering (Janvier 2004). To get secondary information, the internet was also utilized for the study's purpose. The research utilized semi-structured questionnaires, focus-group oral interviews, and personal observations to gather data from school administrators, students, and community leaders. The study aimed to satisfy research objectives and included scientific procedures for data presentation and analysis, which included tables reflecting results obtained under research questions. James Banks (1981; 1989) emphasizes the need for comprehensive examination and transformation of all aspects of a school to create a multicultural environment. Multicultural education and cultural competency provide teachers with tools to effectively understand and navigate diverse learning environments, contributing significantly to the development of fair and inclusive learning environments.
KEYWORDS:Environment, Multicultural, education, teacher, competence, multicultural education, school, students
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