Revolutionizing French Education through Critical Multicultural Education

Jerry L. Parker Morris Brown College, USA

ABSTRACT

The following chapter presents an argument for reconceptualizing the teaching and learning of French in a Critical Multicultural framework (Banks, 2019). Previous research (Parker, 2020) on the topic has suggested that language classrooms are prime for such an approach as teachers aim for more effective practices that ensure all students can succeed. In re-envisioning the possibilities of the teaching of French through such a lens, this chapter offers teachers a holistic systematic approach to revamping French education to fit the needs of their diverse groups of learners.

Keywords: French Education, Critical Multicultural Education, Curriculum, Instruction, Engaged Pedagogy