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Dr. Saloni answered on
Mar 11 2022
Running Head: CRT 1
Critical Race Theory and Saskatchewan school
Contents
Introduction 1
Multicultural Education and Multiculturalism 1
Anti-Racist Education and Anti-Racism 2
Critical Race Theory 2
CRT, Schools, and Teachers 3
White Dominance in the Cu
iculum and CRT 4
White Educators and the Implication of CRT 5
Conclusion 5
References 6
Introduction
This paper analyses the widely held assumption that integrating Aboriginal content into Saskatchewan classrooms would assure Aboriginal student achievement. Given that a large proportion of the teaching community is white, it is critical to recognise the importance of racism in education and the way it tends to influence learning, despite the belief that Canada and its institutions are race-neutral (Gillies, 2021). The main purpose of this paper is to give a racial evaluation of education, utilising Critical Race theory as a principle, while also examining the prevailing educational discourse's reliance on Aboriginal culture. Second, this paper looks into the potential of using a CRT principle to deliver professional establishment for white educators in an effort to support them in addressing the needs of both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal children. In Saskatchewan, the concept that the legitimate incorporation of Aboriginal knowledge and ideologies across every cu
iculum subject would culminate in Aboriginal student achievement remains popular. Despite policy attempts, Aboriginal students remain to drop out of school at alarmingly high rates when compared to their non-Indigenous peers. Non-Indigenous educators who wish to make a significant difference should consider Critical Race Theory, which establishes a conceptual framework for a racial perspective in education. Anti-racist learning can benefit from a CRT conceptual framework (Gholami, 2021).
Multicultural Education and Multiculturalism
This theory is a paradigm for dealing with and em
acing cultural diversity. Its purpose is to "raise the recognition of variability in terms of its inherent worth to minorities in general." Multiculturalism is an ideology that values diversity and recognises Canada's "mosaic." Multiculturalism is based on the assumption of shared commonality and an equal level of competition. The goal of multiculturalism is essentially attitudinal, with the notion that increased sensitivity would arise from a greater understanding of cultural diversity. Multicultural education's objectives are associated with multiculturalism's perspective. Acceptance of differences, sensitivity, and critical thinking abilities are taught to promote positive group perspectives (Gillies, 2021).
Multiculturalism strengthens the white identity of Canadians. Following that, an examination of objectives, teacher practices, and cu
icula concerning multicultural education would be undertaken. Multicultural education is described as a means of ensuring social equity for underprivileged pupils, yet there is little mention of justice, equity, or oppression in practice. It is difficult to assume that it would develop empathy, goodwill, and commonality. Multicultural education is often viewed by teachers as an opportunity to learn concerning the children of "other" populations and to promote difference (Ladson-Billings & Banks, 2021). They frequently think of the "others" as cultural entities who need to be acknowledged to develop a better comprehension of the challenges the "other" may have in school. Canadian textbooks represent Canada as a positive and healthy place where racism is perpetuated through historical stories. Several multicultural education initiatives, including cultural plunges and service-learning, are not established on a contextual knowledge of equal opportunity. Criticism of multiculturalism found a place for Critical Race Theory (Lowan-Trudeau & Fowler, 2021).
Anti-Racist Education and Anti-Racism
Anti-racism is a skeptical debate about racial issues in society, as well as the ongoing racialization of social classes, treats them differently. It investigates the interplay of race, gender, and class, as well as advocates for equitable access. Anti-racism opposes white privilege and power, as well as disproportionate power dynamics. Anti-racism studies not only cu
ent expressions of discrimination, but also the political, economic, and historical underpinnings of discrimination and other forms of systemic injustice. Anti-racist learning is an action-oriented political and educational strategy for systemic and institutional change that targets discrimination and societal oppression's interwoven structures (Persaud et al., 2021).
Anti-racist learning starts with the assumption that discrimination exists and focuses on white supremacy and systemic racism. It's a way to look at how some students are disadvantaged in school, whereas others are normalised and affluent. It is a mechanism for altering the institutional framework of schools as well as the uneven power relations that exist inside them. Exploring the historical origins and contemporary manifestations of discrimination in Canada, and also white...