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Title: Values in primary education

Author: Singh, Gurmit
Subject:  Multicultural education|Fiji
 Education|Social aspects|Fiji
Volume: Directions: Journal of Educational Studies no.29, vol.15, no.2, 1993
Collation: p. 40-51 ;

Abstract: The author highlights the nature of primary education and curriculum first and then suggests that in all curriculum matters we need to cherish excellence, creativity and multiculturalism. In terms of values in primary curriculum, he suggests we seriously consider the implications of multiculturalism. He proposes to show how values based on our understanding of teaching and learning, childhood, culture and knowledge (and other related areas) are all linked to the quality of primary multiculturalism. While it is not easy to assess the quality of primary education (Baba, 1985), we can at least begin by asking relevant questions, such as: Does it cater for children’s personal development and promote such qualities as inquiry and creativity? Does it promote excellence in basic skills of numeracy and literacy? Does it reflect a deep understanding of, and respect for, the multiculturalism that characterises our society? And, does it possess the capacity for developing social skills, understanding and values in children that are in harmony with the nature of Fiji’s multicultural society?

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Title: Education for a pluralistic world

Author: Subramani
Subject:  Pluralism (Social sciences)|Fiji
 Multicultural education|Fiji
Volume: Directions: Journal of Educational Studies vol.11, no.1, 1989
Collation: p. 19-26 ;

Abstract: [ Abstract not available ]

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