The Importance Of Cultural Diversity In Education

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The following policy is for cultural diversity and applying new strategies to enhance including cultural diversity in education:
Article 29
1. States Parties agree that the education of the child shall be directed to:
(a) The development of the child 's personality, talents and mental and physical abilities to their fullest potential;
(b) The development of respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, and for the principles enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations;
(c) The development of respect for the child 's parents, his or her own cultural identity, language and values, for the national values of the country in which the child is living, the country from which he or she may originate, and for civilizations different from his …show more content…

In order to understand culture diversity we have to into account refugees, migrants, asylum seekers and second and third generations.
In this paper I will talk about why is cultural diversity important and how to build schools through cultural diversity.
Today, Australia has a population of over 22 million people who have a cultural heritage from over 200 different countries (Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2013). About 43% of these cultures were born overseas
The knowledge and understanding achieved throughout this priority will develop the capability of all young people to contribute positively in the ongoing development of Australia (Australian Curriculum, n.d).
In order to include cultural diversity in education, there are some strategies that is important to implement to provide a better education environment:
• The staff play a significant role in supporting these children and their families. If the staff is welcoming and approachable to build a sense of belonging and trust for the …show more content…

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