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Multicultural Education and Human Relations

The School of Education and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction recognize that, to be prepared for professional work in a multicultural society, future educators need to develop Multicultural Education and Human Relations skills. Human Relations (also called "minority group relations") refers to the ways that individuals and groups interact with each other, and the ways that future teachers understand the impact of prejudice and discrimination in society and schools. Multicultural Education is “comprehensive school reform that challenges all forms of discrimination, permeates instruction and interpersonal relations in the classroom and advances the democratic principles of social justice” (Nieto, 1992).

This site is designed to further your multicultural education and provide you with information about our programs and events around campus.

Multicultural Education
Why do the faculty consider multicultural education so important? Explore this section for valuable information on the importance of multicultural education and resources for learning more.

Orientation and Workshops
Click here to find out about the orientation session and summary workshops we offer.

Teaching Requirements
Check this section for the multicultural requirements for all UW-Madison licensed teachers and program requirements by major.

Resources and Events
Discover valuable resources on multicultural education here. Also see below for upcoming events.

Volunteering and Guidelines
This section provides information on how to get started with volunteering, general guidelines, and possible volunteering sites.

Announcements

  • Attend an Orientation to Multicultural Education to get started with volunteering, or a Summary Workshop to discuss completed volunteer experiences. Check the fall schedule of orientation and summary workshops here.
     

  • American Indian Studies and Education - Music Education students who will student teach in 2006-2007 or later; and Special Education students who will student teach in 2005-2006 or later are required to meet this extra-curricular requirement. For more information, contact your program advisor and check back for updates.
     

  • Check our list of popular volunteer sites here.

  • Tips for Physical Education students and their field experience requirements here.
     

  • Check out the Morgridge Center for Public Service with information on the Wisconsin Idea Undergraduate Fellowships, and link to a full data base of volunteer opportunities in the Madison area. Click here.
      

  • Wondering what your major program requirements are or what you have completed? You can check this page for program requirements or contact Virginia Waddick for what your record shows you have completed.

Please contact us with any questions about multicultural education, volunteering, or program requirements. We also welcome your feedback about our current or future programming.