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Dialogue education as an approach to multiculturalism for social cohesion in Namibia

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: The paper explores approaches to cultural diversity and its relation to the concept of social cohesion in the context of a multicultural school community. It uses insights from an empirical research on multicultural education conducted in Namibia as context for a discussion on tools in educational practice that would support diversity while working towards a greater integration of a pluralistic society. Looking into the African concept of Ubuntu and the corresponding teachings of the philosophers of dialogue, this theoretical paper suggests dialogic learning as an approach to multiculturalism that can enhance tolerance among peoples and produce a society united through understanding.

Source: Human Science Research Council SA

DOI: 10.14749/32384223

Author: Human Sciences Research Council

Language: English

Topic: Multicultural Education and Local Wisdom

Subfield: Cultural Studies

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: green

Funder: Human Sciences Research Council

OpenAlex ID: W7162198343

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