PDF - Policies and practices for teaching sociocultural diversity - Concepts, principles and challenges in teacher education (2009)

Chapter 1
The Council of Europe project on Policies and Practices for Teaching Sociocultural Diversity
The political context- Introduction
1.1. Teacher training: a priority for Council of Europe intergovernmental co-operation in the field of education
1.1.1. The project and its objectives (2006-2009)
1.1.2. Sociocultural diversity: content and context
1.2. The legal framework - Council of Europe reference texts
1.2.1. Treaties, conventions and agreements
1.2.2. Declarations and action plans
1.2.3. Recommendations of the Committee of Ministers, Parliamentary Assembly and the Congress

Chapter 2
Understanding diversity
Introduction
2.1. Sociocultural diversity
2.2. Dimensions of structural diversity
2.2.1. Cultural diversity
2.2.2. Linguistic diversity
2.2.3. Religion
2.2.4. Gender
2.2.5. Disability
2.2.6. Sexual orientation
2.3. Principles
2.3.1. Respect for human rights
2.3.2. Recognition and respect for cultural rights
2.3.3. Inclusion
2.4. Sociocultural diversity in education - key concepts
2.4.1. Diversity-sensitive and inclusive classroom practices
2.4.2. Multiculturality and intercultural education
2.4.3. Education for democratic citizenship and human rights
2.4.4. Social cohesion
2.4.5. Intercultural dialogue
2.4.6. Language learning and multilingual education
2.4.7. Educational (dis)advantage
2.4.8. Enrichment approach in education
2.4.9. Empowerment
2.5. Conclusion

Chapter 3
New challenges in teacher education
Introduction
3.1. Teacher education and pre-service teachers
3.2. A teacher education model
3.2.1. Meaningful knowledge of self and the other
3.2.2. Pedagogical content knowledge for enhancing diversity
3.2.3. Enactment and critical reflection
3.3. Conclusion

Chapter 4
Teacher education for diversity: responding to the challenge
Introduction
4.1. Strategies and actions by teacher educators and trainers
4.1.1. Working with students
4.1.2. Curriculum design and planning
4.1.3. Research and development work with a focus on diversity
4.2. Open questions for teacher educators
4.3. Institutional management and support
4.3.1. Designing
4.3.2. Implementing
4.3.3. Evaluating/monitoring
4.4. Open questions for managers
4.5. Conclusion

References

Appendix
Selection of conventions, declarations, recommendations and other Council of Europe reference texts dealing with cultural diversity, education and teacher training