Where Have All the Multicultural Children Gone? Current Multicultural Education in South Korea

• In Event: Virtual Poster Session
  In Virtual iPresentation Only: SIG-Multicultural/Multiethnic Education: Theory, Research, and Practice Virtual Poster Session

Abstract

This study examined a new approach by an alternative school for multicultural families and insights from one of its in-service teachers to understand multicultural education in South Korea. Data collected in summer 2018 from Gyunggi Province of South Korea, encompassing industrial and agricultural areas, highlight the school's multicultural curriculum. Utilizing narrative inquiry to understand Korea’s approach to multiculturalism in education, the study delved into the school's mission and curriculum as well as teachers’ pedagogical experiences. The comprehensive analysis included interviews, field notes, reflective journals, and observations to craft deep narratives of teachers' personal stories while elucidating on Korean perspectives on multicultural education, focusing on the interconnectedness of curricula and teachers' experiences.

Author

• Hwayoung Chun, Duke Kunshan University