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Mohajer Ghaderabadi M, Tajari T. (2025). Transformation in the Higher Education Curriculum: A Multicultural Approach to Responding to Student Diversity. IJER. 4(1), 259-270. doi:10.22034/4.1.259
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1- Master's student in Curriculum Planning, Allameh Tabataba'i University, Tehran, Iran , mohajer@gmail.com
2- Department of Educational Sciences, Farhangian University, Tehran, Iran
2- Department of Educational Sciences, Farhangian University, Tehran, Iran
Abstract: (1293 Views)
Objective: The intricate diversity and pluralistic nature of Iranian society, encompassing various ethnic, racial, and cultural dimensions among students, necessitates a thorough consideration within curricula and educational programs. Consequently, this study was undertaken with the objective of transforming the higher education curriculum through a multicultural lens to adequately address student diversity.
Methods: This research is applied in nature and is categorized as a survey as well as descriptive-analytical study, employing the library (documentary) method to construct a theoretical framework for the investigation and to assess prior research contributions.
Results: The analysis revealed that to implement a multicultural framework within the higher education system, it is imperative to establish the requisite infrastructure and foundational elements, which include the formulation of multicultural policies and the development of multicultural human resources. Subsequently, it is essential to address the diverse cultural requirements of students from cultural minority groups through the application of both macro and micro educational strategies.
Conclusions: The outcomes of this investigation substantiate the necessity for fostering a multicultural framework within the higher education system to effectively meet the varied cultural requirements of the student population.
Methods: This research is applied in nature and is categorized as a survey as well as descriptive-analytical study, employing the library (documentary) method to construct a theoretical framework for the investigation and to assess prior research contributions.
Results: The analysis revealed that to implement a multicultural framework within the higher education system, it is imperative to establish the requisite infrastructure and foundational elements, which include the formulation of multicultural policies and the development of multicultural human resources. Subsequently, it is essential to address the diverse cultural requirements of students from cultural minority groups through the application of both macro and micro educational strategies.
Conclusions: The outcomes of this investigation substantiate the necessity for fostering a multicultural framework within the higher education system to effectively meet the varied cultural requirements of the student population.
Type of Study: Original |
Subject:
Educational Studies
Received: 2024/03/19 | Accepted: 2024/07/15 | Published: 2025/03/1
Received: 2024/03/19 | Accepted: 2024/07/15 | Published: 2025/03/1
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