Students are asked to investigate the economic difficulties of families living in poverty. They then explore solutions to address poverty issues in the community. Although they cannot implement their solutions in the community they do present their finding to a mayoral council hoping that the council will use some of their suggestions. This is an example of which one of Banks approaches to multicultural education?
a. Contributions approach
b. Additive approach
c. Transformative approach
d. Social action approach
C Correct Answer: Transformative approach
Feedback for Correct Answer: A transformation approach emphasizes concepts and themes. Students are presented with multiple perspectives on issues, and the goal is not to identify a "right perspective," but to understand how each perspective contributes to a richer understanding of issues.
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What will be an ideal response?
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