'n Psigo-opvoedkundige ondersoek na die stand van multikulturele opvoeding en die ontwerp van 'n multi-kulturele opvoedingsraamwerk vir Noord-Kaapse skole

English: The purpose of this study is to assist educators in multicultural schools, education officials and designers to effectively understand and execute their roles and responsibilities in a rapidly changing education environment, as well as insight into present and future challenges. A framework for activities within a multicultural educational setting has been structured to achieve this aim. Different aspects and activities which may have an influence on multicultural education, were investigated and analyzed for the achievement of multicultural education in schools. The necessity of a complete change of various school aspects and a subsequent paradigm shift were discussed. The critical roles of principals, educators, parents, learners, community and the education department in the improvement and implementation of multicultural education can serve as important guidelines. The dynamics, processes, characteristics and different approaches to multicultural education worldwide and in South Africa are outlined. The disadvantages of overemphasizing one approach over another were highlighted. A variety of factors which may influence multicultural education were identified from the self-structured educator questionnaires and from group interviews with learners in Northern Cape schools. The importance of continuous educator and parent training, development, inclusive school policy formulation and consistent monitoring of implementation, were highlighted. Strategies, which may serve as a framework for the implementation of multicultural education were explained and defined.