出版社：Faculdade de Educação, Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul
摘要：This article presents and discusses an approach to teaching about diversity
through the use of multicultural literature. Apart from helping learners develop
literacy skills, multicultural literature can be used as a tool to develop
sensitivity and awareness to issues of equity and diversity in the classroom and
in society (NAIDITCH, 2004; SMALLWOOD, 1996). The researcher describes an
experience developed with both pre and in-service teachers that aimed at
developing learners’ awareness to multiculturalism and diversity and transform
it into social action (FREIRE, 2005). The project described in this article has
resulted not only in the students’ ability to identify and understand cultural
symbols and expressions, but also in the development of an appreciation of
cultural values and different ways of explaining human condition.
