INCLUSIVITY WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK OF ETHNOCULTURAL DIVERSITY

Abstract

This matter underscores the ongoing challenge of implementing inclusive education, both within educational systems and for personal growth. The endeavor to transform practices, which involves consistently questioning the role of schools in perpetuating inequalities, exclusion, and social disparities, is fraught with obstacles, unforeseen circumstances, and intense emotions. Notably, researchers identify numerous systemic elements within school culture that contribute to perpetuating hierarchical experiences and exacerbating institutional discrimination against immigrant or racialized students. The empirical findings also shed light on school staff's tendency towards deficit thinking regarding immigrant students and their families, often attributing academic struggles to linguistic and cultural differences. Nonetheless, the researchers, alongside school stakeholders and students, propose constructive approaches to enhance inclusivity within the educational environment. They emphasize the importance of amplifying the voices of all involved parties to foster institutional change.