Two perspectives on togetherness: implications for multicultural education

ABSTRACT

This paper is an attempt to define the concept of togetherness from two different angles. Initially, it focuses on how togetherness can be seen in relation to students´ participation. A central argument is that more focus on togetherness in school can be of great importance for the motivation. Secondly, the article states that we develop our identity, culture and society through togetherness. The ability to develop society depends on human participation and involvement within communities. Togetherness is therefore not only to be seen as a means, but also as an aim for the school curriculum.

KEYWORDS:

• Togetherness
• motivation
• paticipation
• identity
• cultural and civic development

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Carl August Jantzen

Carl August Jantzen, Master of Ats in Education. Former primary teacher, later educator at The Independent Academy fo Free School Teaching with pedagogy and psychology as his main subjects. Now working at University College  Lillebealt as educational consultant and educator.