POLICY ON MULTICULTURALISM IN SCHOOLS

By: Lawrence P. Talosig

RATIONALE Multiculturalism in schools promotes

inclusivity, respect, and equal

opportunities for all students, regardless

of nationality, ethnicity, socioeconomic

status, or ability. A diverse learning

environment enhances students' social

skills, global awareness, and academic

development. This policy aims to create

an educational system that values and

supports students from various cultural

and economic backgrounds, including

foreign students, indigent learners,

students with special needs, and those in

multigrade or heterogeneous classes.

OBJECTIVES 1. To provide an inclusive and

equitable learning environment for

all students.

2. To implement policies that support

the admission and integration of

learners.

3. To foster cultural awareness and

sensitivity among students and

educators.

4. To promote effective multigrade

teaching strategies for diverse

classrooms.

5. To ensure students with special

needs receive appropriate support

and accommodations.

6. To encourage a balanced student

mix to enhance peer learning and

social cohesion.

7. To develop teachers’

competencies in handling diverse

classrooms.

SCOPE This policy applies to all public and

private elementary and secondary

schools in the country. It covers:

 Admission policies for foreign and

 Strategies for heterogeneous class

grouping and multigrade teaching

 Inclusive education initiatives for

students with special needs

 Teacher training and curriculum

development for multicultural

education

 School programs promoting

cultural sensitivity and

understanding

REFERENCES Department of Education. (2017). Policy

Guidelines on Inclusion and Equity in

Education (DO 21, s. 2017). Retrieved

from [Link]

Department of Education. (2020). Basic

Education Development Plan 2030.

Retrieved from [Link]

United Nations Educational, Scientific and

Cultural Organization (UNESCO). (2017).

in Education. Retrieved from

[Link]

POLICIES

1. Admission and Student Mix: Schools must ensure open admission for

foreign students and indigent learners, adhering to DepEd and CHED

guidelines. Schools must implement balanced class groupings that consider

academic ability, cultural background, and socioeconomic status.

2. Inclusive Education: Schools must provide individualized education plans

(IEPs) for students with special needs and ensure compliance with accessibility

standards.

3. Multigrade Teaching: Teachers handling multigrade classes must undergo

specialized training and use appropriate instructional materials.

4. Teacher Training: Educators must undergo regular training on inclusive

education, cultural competence, and differentiated instruction.

5. Curriculum and Instruction: Lessons must incorporate multicultural

perspectives, emphasizing respect for diversity and global citizenship.

6. Student Support Services: Schools must provide guidance counseling,

language assistance, and peer mentoring programs for foreign and indigent

students.
 7. Community and Parental Involvement: Schools must engage parents and

community stakeholders in fostering inclusive education.

NARRATIVE PROCEDURES

AUTHORITIES RESPONSIBILITIES

1. School Administration: o Implement policies on

inclusive education,

admission, and

multiculturalism.

o Ensure compliance with

DepEd and CHED

regulations on foreign and

indigent student admission.

o Provide necessary

resources and training for

teachers handling diverse

classrooms.

2. Teachers: o Adapt instructional

strategies to meet the

needs of students from

various backgrounds.

o Promote cultural
 understanding and respect

in the classroom.

o Attend training on inclusive

education and multigrade

teaching.

3. Guidance Counselors and o Assist foreign students in

Support Staff: cultural adaptation and

language acquisition.

o Provide counseling and

support programs for

indigent and special needs

students.

4. Parents and Community o Actively participate in school

Leaders: programs promoting

multicultural education.

o Support students’

educational needs by

engaging in school-

community partnerships.
5. Students: o Foster an inclusive school

culture by respecting

cultural differences and

supporting peers.

o Participate in multicultural

programs and student-led

initiatives on diversity.

Prepared By: Lawrence P. Talosig Section/Major: III BSSE- Hinirang