The perception of teachers on the implementation of the multicultural education in primary schools in Khami district in Bulawayo Metropolitan Province in Zimbabwe .

Abstract

The study sought to analyse the perceptions of the teachers on the implementation of multicultural education in primary schools in Khami district in Bulawayo Metropolitan Province . Qualitative research was used . The study used a case study research design in which questionnaires were distributed to teachers and interviews were administered to heads of the schools , deputy heads of the schools and teachers in charge . A total of 60 questionnaires were distributed to teachers . Two interviews were administered to the heads of school , two interviewees were administered to the deputy heads of school and two interviews were administered to the teachers in charge . The study revealed that the main benefit of multicultural education was that it brings unity among the learners . The study revealed that the main problem with multicultural education is that it leads to cultural domination . The study also indicated that the main challenge in implementing multicultural education is the negative attitudes of teachers .The study revealed that the main strategy in place to promote the implementation of multicultural education is the involvement of the community members . The study recommended that there should be awareness on the importance of multicultural education and community members and leaders should play a role in the implementation of multicultural education . The study recommended that teachers should have a positive attitude towards multicultural education and also the parents need to be taught on the importance of multicultural education .