THE HIGHLIGHTS OF MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION IN CANADA

Abstract

The purpose of the article is to cover the highlights of multicultural education in Canada, analyse its connection with cultural diversity, multiculturalism and education. The methodology of the survey is based on such methods as study, analysis and generalization which helped to examine the nature of multiculturalism and multicultural education in Canada, and analytical methods that were used to analyze scientific papers in education, culture, art, and history. The scientific novelty of the work lies in the justification of multicultural background and educational process in contemporary Canadian society and analysis of a multi-factor paradigm of the multicultural school environment. It is found out that multiculturalism promotes racial and ethnic harmony and crosscultural understanding, the goal of which is not the division, but the preservation of unity, and encourages all Canadians to integrate into their society and take an active part in its social, cultural, economic and political affairs. Conclusions. It is shown how Canadian education destroys the narrative that people from different cultures cannot live alongside each other in peace and prosperity. Multicultural education tries to create an aware citizen with a global view of life, one who will promote an appreciation for cultural diversity, social equality, racial harmony, and national cohesiveness. It also assumes that the ways in which students learn and think are deeply influenced by their cultural identity and heritage. It is proved that multicultural education will be more successful if it is based on principles of multiculturalism, multicultural awareness and the fundamental skills needed for living in a multicultural world.