Most multicultural education studies show positive or partially positive effects on intergroup relations.

Evidence

Of the 33 studies we have reviewed, 11 (33 percent) found positive effects, 14 (42 percent) found a mixture of positive effects and nonsignificant effects, 5 (15 percent) found only nonsignificant effects, one (3 percent) found mixed negative and nonsignificant effects, and 2 (6 percent) found negative effects on measures related to intergroup relations (Stephan & Stephan, 2004). Two of the three studies that had negative or partially negative effects were the only two published studies of preschool children. — , Rudman, Laurie A - On the Nature of…, 2640 (#corroborates, via linked claim)

Studies of multicultural education have focused on four populations: Students in primary and secondary schools, graduate students in counseling, preservice teachers, and undergraduate students. The results of these studies show that multicultural education programs have predominantly, but not uniformly, positive outcomes. Of the 33 studies we have reviewed, 11 (33 percent) found positive effects, 14 (42 percent) found a mixture of positive effects and nonsignificant effects, 5 (15 percent) found only nonsignificant effects, one (3 percent) found mixed negative and nonsignificant effects, and 2 (6 percent) found negative effects on measures related to intergroup relations (Stephan & Stephan, 2004). Two of the three studies that had negative or partially negative effects were the only two published studies of preschool children. — John F. Dovidio, Peter Glick, Laurie A. Rudman, On the Nature of Prejudice, 2640 (#corroborates, via linked claim)

Multicultural education relies heavily on didactic techniques, although more interactive techniques, such as group discussions, role-playing, and simulation games, are frequently employed. Typically, the students read about different ethnic groups and are taught about basic intergroup relations concepts such as prejudice, stereotypes, and racism. — , Rudman, Laurie A - On the Nature of…, 2639 (#complicates, via linked claim)

Categorization

• XREF: connects to: Multicultural education improves intergroup relations in most but not all studies. — , Rudman, Laurie A - On the Nature of…, 2640; Multicultural education programs produce predominantly but not uniformly positive effects — John F. Dovidio, Peter Glick, Laurie A. Rudman, On the Nature of Prejudice: Fifty Years…, 2640; Intercultural education and student exchange programs reduce prejudice and foster tolerance — Muhammad Asad Latif, The Identity of Religion Always Comes…, 141 (+5 more)

Broader Connections

• Multicultural education improves intergroup relations in most but not all studies. #corroborates (0.98) — , Rudman, Laurie A - On the Nature of…, 2640
• Multicultural education programs produce predominantly but not uniformly positive effects #corroborates (0.97) — John F. Dovidio, Peter Glick, Laurie A. Rudman, On the Nature of Prejudice, 2640
• Multicultural education depends mainly on passive didactic content delivery #complicates (0.72) — , Rudman, Laurie A - On the Nature of…, 2639