Multiculturalism in education: navigating the shift from education for migrants to education for global understanding and inclusivity

Abstract

This article explores the concepts of ‘multiculturalism’ and its implications in education, emphasizing the importance of this concept for promoting cultural diversity in today's increasingly diverse and interconnected world. The author also analyses how the shift from multiculturalism to interculturalism has occurred and what the implications it has had in academic discourse and educational practices emphasizing the needs for educators to adopt a most appropriate approach in designing curricula, fostering inclusive classroom environments, and preparing students for living and working in a modern globalized world.