Curriculum in the Age of Globalization

Authors

  • Catherine Broom

Abstract

When Canadian students are asked their perceptions of Mexico, their answers are filled with stereotypes from the media. When they are asked about Darfur, they have no idea what or where Darfur is, or what has occurred there. When they are asked to list the names of famous Canadians they state the names of white men, primarily politicians. When they are asked to name famous historical figures from non European nations, they become silent. These stereotypes and silences are the products of the Òabsent curriculaÓ in BC, and they make the aim of creating Global Citizens at a time of Globalization, almost impossible. This paper explores the reasons for these stereotypes and silences through a study of BCÕs curricula and provides suggestions as to how to address them.

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Published

2010-04-01

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Vol. 43 No. 1 (2010): Canadian Social Studies 43(1), SPRING 2010

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