Multicultural Elements Research Articles

Formation of Multicultural Competence of high School Students Within the Framework of Physical Education

The article analyzes the problem of developing high school students’ multicultural competence within the framework of physical education. The relevance of this direction is substantiated in the context of globalization and increasing intercultural interactions. Based on a theoretical analysis of psychological and pedagogical sources, the concept of multicultural competence is clarified, and its structure and criteria for formation are determined. Within the framework of a pedagogical experiment, a program for developing multicultural competence through physical education was designed and tested. The aim of the article is to justify the potential of physical education in fostering multicultural competence among high school students, as well as to develop and test a program aimed at promoting tolerance, intercultural interaction, and respect for cultural diversity among students. The study is based on an interdisciplinary approach, including theoretical and empirical analysis. The research employs, а cultural approach, which considers physical education as an element of social and cultural development of the individual. A competency-based approach, which involves developing key skills, abilities, and experiences of intercultural interaction through educational practices. An activity-based approach, which emphasizes engaging students in active forms of physical education that foster communicative and social competencies. The research confirms that physical education is an effective tool for developing multicultural competence, as it includes elements of intercultural interaction, teamwork, and fostering tolerance. A program integrating multicultural aspects into physical education was developed and tested, leading to an increase in students’ awareness of the cultural traditions of different nations (up to 88% in the experimental group), a reduction in conflict levels, and improved teamwork skills. It was revealed that the systematic inclusion of multicultural elements in physical education contributes to a deeper understanding of cultural diversity and the formation of a positive attitude toward it.

다문화 교육을 위한 한국어 교재의 등장인물 구성 분석 연구

This study aims to strengthen multicultural elements in Korean language education by analyzing 366 characters appearing in 217 Korean language textbooks, evaluating how these textbooks contribute to multicultural education. Using the multicultural education theory by Banks and Banks (2016) as an analytical framework, the study conducted a quantitative analysis based on the characters’ age, gender, nationality, and occupation to assess the multicultural diversity reflected in the textbooks. The results reveal that the occupations of the characters encompass various social roles, providing learners with realistic and balanced social images. While the nationalities represented include major countries, there is a tendency toward concentration in specific regions. Age and gender composition were generally balanced. However, some textbooks demonstrated limited diversity in the nationalities and occupations of characters, reflecting insufficient multicultural sensitivity. This study reaffirms the importance of developing textbooks from a multicultural perspective and suggests expanding the inclusivity of characters to offer learners diverse cultural contexts. These findings provide practical guidelines for designing Korean language textbooks that enhance learners’ multicultural understanding and intercultural competence.

Research on the aesthetic sensitivity evaluation of tourism mascots based on semantic differential method.

In order to better meet the emotional needs of consumers and enhance the design of mascots that integrate multicultural elements, this study uses sensory engineering theory to explore the correlation between emotional needs and aesthetic forms. Initially, tourism mascot forms were collected through market surveys, and then these forms were synthesized into test samples. At the same time, expert interviews were conducted to determine the adjective pairs that can accurately capture consumers' emotional needs. Subsequently, tourists who came to Xi'an were invited to participate in a satisfaction survey. Using the semantic differential methods, representative adjective pairs were selected from five dimensions: market positioning, market trends, color decoration, stylistic features, and psychological perception as emotional evaluation criteria. Each tourism mascot was evaluated and rated according to these criteria. SPSS software was then used to conduct a one-way ANOVA on the evaluation scores to explore the relationship between the aesthetic evaluation of various mascots and consumers' emotional needs. The experimental results show that the IP image of cultural and creative brands designed with Tang cultural elements is more contagious and avant-garde than the IP image of cultural and creative brands that incorporate Qin cultural elements. These designs can resonate more with young consumers. This study successfully establishes a mapping model that combines consumers' aesthetic preferences with their emotional needs for tourism mascot design. This study provides valuable guidance for the design of Xi'an tourism mascots and effectively meets consumers' emotional expectations.

Testing preschool children's achievements: mobile seamless learning based on multicultural education in Hong Kong

ABSTRACT This study examines the impact of a seamless learning environment combined with a multicultural educational environment on the cognitive development of preschool children in Hong Kong (n = 200). Using a quasi-experimental design, this study compared the cognitive development of children in an experimental group exposed to continuous learning and multicultural elements with those in a control group using traditional teaching methods. The main methodology included the use of ANOVA (analysis of variance) to study the differences in cognitive development between these groups at three stages of testing. Initially, both groups showed similar results, with averages of about 49 points, providing a comparable starting point. However, over time, the experimental group exposed to seamless learning and a multicultural environment showed significant growth. Six months later, the average score in this group increased to 61.52 and reached 74.42 after one year, indicating a significant improvement in cognitive abilities. The intermediate and subsequent testing results showed remarkable cognitive improvements in the experimental group compared to the control group, indicating the effectiveness of a seamless multicultural learning environment in enhancing cognitive development. This research contributes to educational psychology by providing empirical evidence on the benefits of innovative and culturally diverse learning environments in preschool education.

Strategies for Bolstering Multicultural Representations in Independent Sector Dance Education

Integrating diverse cultural elements in dance curricula provides students with numerous benefits; however, many teachers encounter obstacles to including multicultural elements in their dance classes. This article features strategies beneficial for supporting teachers’ efforts toward heightened multiculturalism in independent sector dance education. Approaches regarded as effective for encouraging the inclusion of diverse cultural information into dance curricula were acquired from prior scholarly research and qualitative data sourced from a mixed-methods case study investigating multiculturalism’s situation in New England independent sector dance education. Findings revealed five groupings of strategies from prior scholarly research and five prominent strategies expressed by study participants. Highlighting approaches effective for integrating cultural elements into dance curricula may support teachers’ efforts toward strengthening the overall presence of multiculturalism in the independent sector dance education environment.

The Mangkuk Tepen: Enriching Students’ Knowledge and Awareness Through Culturally Responsive Game Approach

The purpose of this research is to design and develop a Culturally Responsive Game to raise awareness and enhance knowledge about Malaysian cuisine among secondary school students. This Culturally Responsive Game Approach helps sustain and disseminate knowledge among secondary school students about our local cuisine, especially the traditional desserts. By introducing The Mangkuk Tepen, students will be provided with information about Malaysian cuisine and its heritage. The Mangkuk Tepen is one of the initiatives for the young generation and society to be informed about the traditional desserts in Malaysia which are rarely found nowadays. It is mostly due to the lack of proper documentation and exposure; that this traditional food heritage is slowly being forgotten by the young generation. These traditional Malaysian cuisines should be preserved for future generations as they represent our culture and heritage uniqueness. The Mangkuk Tepen focuses on developing puzzle games or more specifically jigsaw puzzles with the concept of Malaysian cuisine and multicultural elements being incorporated into the games to increase student engagement in the learning process. Developing a creative design for teaching and learning could be one of the ways to capture students’ attention and interest and be able to increase awareness among students towards multiculturalism. The Mangkuk Tepen serves as a teaching tool to promote culturally responsive pedagogy focusing on the culture and heritage of Malaysia which in turn can enhance the student’s knowledge and awareness.

Innovative Practice and Reflection on Animation Education Driven by IP Image

With the vigorous development of the cultural industry, IP image has become a bridge connecting creativity, technology and market, and its application in the field of animation education is driving a deep transformation in education. In the practice of animation education driven by IP imagery, teachers can use the charm of IP imagery to construct more vivid and interesting teaching scenarios, enhancing students' participation and learning outcomes. This teaching model focuses on cultivating students' interdisciplinary integration ability and innovative practical ability, enabling them to master animation skills while also possessing the ability to integrate IP images with multicultural elements, thereby creating more creative and competitive animation works in the market. This article mainly analyzes the innovative practice strategies of animation education driven by IP image.

A Study on the Visual Perception of Cultural Value Characteristics of Traditional Southern Fujian Architecture Based on Eye Tracking

The traditional Southern Fujian architecture serves as a reflection of the region’s deeply rooted cultural values. However, research on the architectural and cultural heritage of Southern Fujian remains scarce. Accordingly, this study employs eye-tracking technology to experiment with 20 individuals with local cultural backgrounds and 20 without it to investigate the differences in the perception of the architectural heritage of Southern Fujian by individuals with disparate cultural backgrounds. The findings indicate that distinct groups evince disparate visual perceptions of the architectural and cultural heritage of Southern Fujian. The participants’ attention was divided into two categories: patterns and shapes and calligraphy and text. Non-locals were primarily drawn to patterns and shapes, whereas locals demonstrated a greater interest in the calligraphy and text category. The extraction of cultural information from calligraphic characters requires greater understanding and more time spent within the culture. Knowledge of local cultural backgrounds is helpful to better understand such information. This highlights the potential impact of Southern Fujian architecture on the local population. These findings provide a compelling rationale for the incorporation of multicultural elements in contemporary architectural design while also advocating for the preservation and advancement of Southern Fujian architectural heritage.

Multiculturalism in the Novel of Si Anak Pintar by Tere Liye

Multiculturalism is a form of appreciation and respect for other people regardles of ethnicity, tribe and culture. This research describes the element of multiculturalism in the novel of Si Anak Pintar by Tere Liye. This research uses an interpretative descriptive method by presenting interpretations in descriptive form. The data analysis technique uses reading and note-taking techniques, with four steps, namely: (1) data classification, (2) interpreting the data, (3) interpreting the findings, and (4) writing a report based on the findings. The research results show that the novel of Si Anak Pintar by Tere Liye contains elements of multiculturalism, namely: a sense of solidarity and brotherhood, gender equality, open trade, family values, respect for morals, feeling content in life, and sharing social control.

Analysis on the Cultivation and Optimization Strategy of Aesthetic Ability of Pipa Teaching in Colleges and Universities

As a traditional Chinese national musical instrument, Pipa has a long cultural history and profound cultural significance. It plays a unique role in inheriting the music culture of the Chinese nation and showing the charm of national art. It carries a strong historical background and combines with multicultural elements to promote the development of ancient Chinese music wisdom. As a treasure of Chinese traditional culture, Pipa teaching has been paid more and more attention in college education. However, it is undeniable that the Pipa teaching system in colleges and universities is not mature at this stage. There are some problems such as imperfect Pipa teaching system and relatively single teaching method, which limit the overall improvement of students ' aesthetic ability. The purpose of this paper is to explore and optimize the strategy of cultivating aesthetic ability by analyzing the current situation and challenges of Pipa teaching in colleges and universities, so as to provide reference for Pipa teaching in colleges and universities and promote the inheritance and development of traditional Pipa art.

Multicultural Perspective Design and Implementation Strategies for University Music Curricula

This study explores how to integrate multicultural elements into the design and implementation of university music curricula, aiming to achieve several key objectives. First, it seeks to broaden students’ musical horizons by exposing them to a wider variety of musical genres. Second, it aims to strengthen students’ cultural identity, helping them gain a deeper understanding and respect for their own culture through learning about music from diverse cultural backgrounds. Lastly, the study aims to enhance students’ intercultural communication skills, using music as a medium to foster exchange and collaboration among students from different cultural contexts. By conducting an in-depth analysis of multicultural theories and considering the current state of university music curricula both domestically and internationally, the paper proposes a series of practical design principles and implementation strategies. These insights are intended to offer valuable guidance for the reform and development of music curricula in Chinese universities.

Research on Telling Chinese Stories in English in High School English Teaching

Against the background of globalization, cultural exchanges between different countries and regions have become increasingly frequent, and cultural diversity has become a major feature of today s society. Under such circumstances, education needs to pay more attention to cross-cultural communication and introduce multicultural elements in order to better meet the needs of globalization. The traditional training model can no longer meet the needs of the complex and changing society, and cross-cultural communication and multicultural learning experiences have become an important factor in shaping the future of education. The purpose of this paper is to discuss the current research state, its significance and strategies of telling Chinese stories in English in high school English teaching. By analyzing the current situation of high school English teaching, this paper proposes the importance of integrating Chinese stories into high school English teaching, and elaborates on how to effectively implement this teaching method in teaching practice.

A Study on the Space Images of “The Chinese Gold Murders”

As one of the works in A Judge Dee Mystery written by Robert Van Gulik, The Chinese Gold Murders contains many space images with multi-cultural elements to be researched. In Chinese Professor Cao Shunqing’s theory, Imagology of Comparative Literature in The Variation of Comparative Literature, Ideology and Utopia are two cross-cultural literary concepts that can be used to illustrate them. So, combining the texts and the theory, it is obvious to see changes and constants in space images. They both reflect the relationship between Chinese original space images and the method of how the author and his domestic literary culture handle them. The reason why they happen is misreading, which originates from the differences between Eastern and Western literary traditions. However, Utopia in this work does show some new inspirations compared to Cao’s elucidation, which can be seen as a supplement. Ideology and Utopia can serve as the basis and reminder for further advancement of Imagology of Comparative Literature.

Exploring Teaching Strategies for Primary and Secondary Music Education in China's Ethnic Minority Regions from a Multicultural Perspective

This study aims to explore the implementation of multicultural music education in primary and secondary schools in ethnic minority regions of China from a multicultural perspective. The paper begins by delving into the theoretical foundations of multicultural education and its relevance in the field of music education. It then analyzes the unique music traditions and cultural backgrounds in different ethnic minority regions of China, as well as their influence on music education. The paper provides teaching strategies and methods that educators can employ to incorporate multicultural elements into music education. Furthermore, it presents case studies of successful music education projects in China's ethnic minority regions and discusses the ongoing challenges and future prospects of multicultural music education in China. In conclusion, this study underscores the importance of adopting a multicultural perspective in music education to foster cross-cultural understanding and enrich the learning experiences of students in ethnic minority regions.

The Application of Multiple Music Cultures in College Music Teaching in the Background of Internet

Abstract In advancing quality education, there is a pressing necessity to equip students in higher education with global perspectives and skills in intercultural communication. This study leverages the TSPCK knowledge transformation model to deliver an extensive exploration and application in the realms of goal orientation, content structuring, foundational learning, strategy deployment, and the execution of assessments within the framework of multicultural music education. The adaptive learning system’s learner model is meticulously crafted by assessing learners’ preliminary knowledge, evaluating their challenges with music knowledge, and estimating their overall knowledge proficiency, with validation conducted across six distinct datasets. Multicultural elements in college music education are strategically utilized to investigate their influence on students’ aesthetic interests and musical literacy. Empirical results indicate a residual mean score of 2.0501 for music aesthetic literacy within a multicultural context, suggesting that exposure to multicultural music education broadens students’ perspectives significantly. Furthermore, this educational approach encourages students to cultivate a deeper appreciation and respect for the nuances and commonalities across various cultures. Enhancing the quality of music education in tertiary institutions and promoting a profound understanding and proficiency in diverse music cultures are identified as pivotal elements in achieving these educational outcomes.

Same Game, Many Cultures: A Multicultural Reflection on a Trainee’s Intervention Work With a Professional Esports Team

This applied case study aims to explore the experience and multicultural reflections of a trainee sport and exercise psychologist working with a professional, multicultural esports team. We showcase the context of the case with a League of Legends team, consisting of five players, along with the intervention conducted. The case is supplemented by critical reflections on practice in a multicultural context from learning logs and applied practice notes with the T-R-E-E-S model for multicultural practice in sport psychology. This study delves into several critical aspects, namely: (a) recognizing multicultural elements, (b) customizing interventions to the dynamic esports environment, (c) scrutinizing how language and culture impact team cohesion, and (d) considering individual boundaries in personal-disclosure interventions. Finally, as one of the first case studies to reflect on multicultural practice in esports, we provide key recommendations and implications to promote multicultural work in research and applied practice in esports.

Implementation of Multicultural Education in the Subject of Aqidah Akhlak

Multicultural Education is an effort to instill awareness and develop mutual respect to realize the needs and ability to cooperate with all differences. Implementation of Multicultural education is a process of implementing education that teaches students to accept the differences that exist in themselves and others through the values of multicultural education. The purpose of this study is to analyze the implementation of multicultural education on the subject of aqeedah morals. The type of research used in this research is Research and Development with the ADDIE development model. The subject of this research is educational actors. Based on the research results, the implementation of multicultural education in the subject of Aqidah Akhlak is that this approach has great potential to promote broader understanding and tolerance among students in the context of cultural, religious, and ethnic diversity. By integrating multicultural elements into learning Aqidah Akhlak at MTs Azzahra Tasikmalaya students can develop a deeper understanding of universal human values, respect differences, and build harmonious relationships with people from different cultural backgrounds.

Expansion of K-pop in Global Market

K-pop has made outstanding achievements in the global market from multiple aspects. This study analyzes the global market strategies that have propelled K-pop groups to the international stage: these strategies have enabled K-pop groups to link cultural and national boundaries effectively. The success of incorporating multicultural elements retains the group's Korean identity while appealing to a broad, global audience. Digital and social media initiatives facilitate direct engagement with fans worldwide and build a loyal and expansive following. Unique brand narratives and identities further help these groups to stand out in a competitive global market. The insights gathered from this study offer valuable approaches for cultural products seeking global market success and cultural acceptance.

Implementation of Multicultural Values in Islamic Religious Education Teaching Materials at SMAN 1 Nganjuk

Research This is field research with use approach qualitative case study for identify contained multicultural values in PAI and BK teaching materials . Besides that's the goal study This Also reveal How values mentioned implemented to in learning in class. For this reason, this research leads to the documentation of learning tools for Islamic religious education and the data is analyzed using an interactive model from Miles and Huberman.. Results from study This is PAI textbook at SMA Negeri I Nganjuk normatively trying _ accommodate found multicultural values includes a) Attitude democracy b) Tolerance and c) Anti- violence. In context delivery mark Multicultural in class . PAI learning, Islamic religious education teachers at SMA 1 try to synergize these multicultural elements that are adapted to the material and learning objectives , so that in the learning process in the classroom a multicultural nuance grows

Implementation of Multicultural Values in Islamic Religious Education Teaching Materials at SMAN 1 Nganjuk

Research This is field research with use approach qualitative case study for identify contained multicultural values in PAI and BK teaching materials . Besides that's the goal study This Also reveal How values mentioned implemented to in learning in class. For this reason, this research leads to the documentation of learning tools for Islamic religious education and the data is analyzed using an interactive model from Miles and Huberman.. Results from study This is PAI textbook at SMA Negeri I Nganjuk normatively trying _ accommodate found multicultural values includes a) Attitude democracy b) Tolerance and c) Anti- violence. In context delivery mark Multicultural in class . PAI learning, Islamic religious education teachers at SMA 1 try to synergize these multicultural elements that are adapted to the material and learning objectives , so that in the learning process in the classroom a multicultural nuance grows Â