Multicultural Education Flashcards

Flashcards covering key vocabulary and concepts from the Multicultural Education lecture notes.

South African Constitution Section 29(2)

Guarantees the right to receive education in the official language of choice where reasonably practicable.

South African Constitution Section 6

Acknowledges the country's 11 official languages and requires their promotion to ensure equitable access to education.

South African Schools Act (SASA) No. 84 of 1996

Provides the framework for language policy in schools, granting SGBs the authority to determine language policies, subject to constitutional principles and government regulations.

National Education Policy Act (NEPA) of 1996

Directs the Minister of Basic Education to establish policies that protect learners against linguistic discrimination and ensure access to education in their chosen language.

Language in Education Policy (LiEP)

Promotes additive multilingualism, encouraging learners to develop proficiency in their home language while learning additional languages.

Draft Policy on the Incremental Introduction of African Languages (IIAL)

Aims to enhance the status of indigenous languages and promote multilingualism in schools.

Constitution’s Equality Clause (Section 9)

Prohibits racial discrimination in all aspects of education.

South African Schools Act (Section 6B)

Ensures non-discrimination in official language offerings, requiring that all official languages be treated equitably.

Hoërskool Ermelo (2009)

Court case that affirmed SGBs cannot manipulate language policies to maintain racial exclusivity.

Constitution (Section 30)

Protects cultural rights, stating: “Everyone has the right to use the language and participate in the cultural life of their choice”

National Policy on Religion and Education (2003)

Recognises diversity in religious and cultural practices in schools.

Guidelines on School Uniform (2006)

Acknowledges the need to accommodate cultural dress and hairstyles.

MEC for Education: KwaZulu-Natal v Pillay (2007)

Constitutional Court held that a school’s refusal to allow a Hindu learner to wear a nose stud violated her cultural rights

South African Schools Act (Section 7)

States that religious observances in schools must be voluntary and must not discriminate against non-participants.

Religious Education

Teaching about different religions.

Religious Instruction

Promoting a particular religion—banned in public schools.

Religious Observances

Prayers, ceremonies—allowed if voluntary