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TitleShifting cultures : Mbu - a proposal for pluri-cultural perspective to culture in education in Papua New Guinea
AuthorMel, Michael A.
SubjectEducation|Papua New Guinea
Multicultural education|Papua New Guinea
Educational anthropology|Papua New Guinea
AbstractThe erosion of Pacific cultures by western influences is an issue that has given rise to much concern. Many feel that one way of preserving indigenous cultures is to teach them in school. In Papua New Guinea, there is a strong desire to cling to the various cultures and develop curricula that are responsive to each culture. So writes Michael Mel, but he himself believes this can become counter-productive to promoting multi-culturalism in PNG. Students should be given the opportunity to learn about other cultures, as well as their own.
Volume/YearDirections: Journal of Educational Studies no.45, vol.23, no.2, 2001
Collationp. 70-90 ;
Notes• Bibliography: p. 89-90.
 
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