Racism/Discrimination
Using A Community-School Approach to Promote Multiculturalism and Prevent Racism and Discrimination

Schools can work with parents and other agencies to promote multiculturalism and to prevent discrimination based on religion, culture, language or ethnic background. The elements of this comprehensive approach have been described here under the following five categories:

Several topics are listed under each of the categories. Explanatory articles, summaries and reports, research evidence, Canadian and other local examples, as well as online planning, educational and policy development resources are identified for each topic.

Coordinated Programs
Instructional Programs Personal/Social Development Programs/Health Education
  • family studies/home economics programs and curricula
  • social development education programs and curricula
  • social studies programs and curricula
  • aboriginal education programs
  • ESL programs
  • international/heritage language programs

Cross-Curricular Programs

Specific Populations

  • females
  • males
  • aboriginal youth
  • ethnocultural minority

Specific Issues

  • human rights
  • global education
  • ethnic conflict/international studies

Teacher Education and Inservice

  • preservice training
  • inservice training

School Administrator Training
Social Support
  • school board policies and procedures
  • public health policies and procedures
  • immigration agency policies and procedures
  • student/youth engagement and leadership activities
  • Peer Helper Programs 
  • Parent Education and Involvement
  • mentoring programs
  • community awareness and development
  • local media support
  • special events/religious and cultural holidays/celebrations
Support Services
  • information and referral services
  • role of public health
  • role of funded community/cultural organizations
  • role of school guidance counselor
  • immigration/family services
Physical and Environmental Resources
  • safety and security
Preventive and Treatment Services