Abstract
I am writing this chapter in the wake of the downing of flight MH17 in the Ukraine, a tragic event, but one that resonates with many of the themes to be examined here around culture, hybridity and globalisation, their impact on schooling and the preparedness of teachers and students to meet the challenges they pose, some of which I see encapsulated in the comment by the young school student that opens this chapter. MH17 was a Malaysian Airlines flight en route to Kuala Lumpur from Amsterdam. It was carrying 298 passengers and crew of varying nationalities, though predominantly Dutch, Malaysian and Australian. Some on board had dual citizenship. Many others were resident in various countries on a permanent or temporary basis. Passengers were travelling for various reasons: holiday, work, study, family reunion. The plane was also carrying the passengers' luggage and various possessions, manufactured and purchased in numerous sites across the globe.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Understanding Sociological Theory for Educational Practices |
Editors | Tania Ferfolja, Criss Jones-Diaz, Jacqueline Ullman |
Place of Publication | Port Melbourne, Vic. |
Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
Pages | 146-161 |
Number of pages | 16 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781107477469 |
Publication status | Published - 2015 |
Keywords
- cultural diversity
- ethnicity
- multicultural education