To be more specific in Middle and High Schools as part of the major curriculum requirements such as History, Math & Science.
2006-09-11 21:54:00 · 13 answers · asked by Janey Girl 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
Excellent question; wishing that decision makers would give excellent answers.
The world has become a very small village, the earlier the children acquire knowledge of true religions and of beautiful cultural aspects throughout the world, the sooner we will have knowledgeable and compassionate buiders for a universal brotherhood, peace and prosperity for all the human race.
2006-09-11 22:14:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When my daughter was 5, she found herself in a class composed by a majority of incomers, be they from Asia, Africa, etc. The kids didn't make any difference among themelsves, if their teacher approached the headmistress who agreed with her idea. So we started what turned out to be the best thing for all concerned.
Once a month, a child's parents would come to the class, bring photos and food they had cooked/baked, traditional food from their country. The teacher would introduce them to the class and show their country on the golobe. The parent s would speak a little about it then kids would ask questions. Their questions (Aged 5) Went from "And does Santa come to see you on Christmas day" to "Do you have a TV" etc. Kids learnt a lot then. They learnt about cultural differences, religions, approach to those, life styles etc.
Sadly the teacher retired due to ill health at the end of her year but my daughter's class led to those kids not only learning, understanding their differences but also accepting and enjoying them. My daughter is 31 now and still friend with two of the gilrs in that class. One of them is a Muslim, the other doesn't believe in anything. They've supported each other during difficult times, and all rejoyced as they shared good news.
It was the best teaching they could ever have dreamt of! I do belive this should be done, not later on but at a very early age, when children's minds are not already biased by too much on the outside! From parental teaching to peer group, media etc.
2006-09-11 22:05:27 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on teh school. I graduated in 97' from a Catholic high school. There we were taught world religion and to respect those of other beliefs, as well as a basic study of all of the leading religions in teh world today.
As for history, I only had to take one course on world history. It was mainly European history as i recall. Culture from other countries was not taught at all to us during high school. That was found out only by watching tv and meeting my old boyfriend (now my husband )
2006-09-11 22:00:37 · answer #3 · answered by Rachel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it definitely should. At least a rough overview of each religion, for say a week or two, its different aspects, should be presented over the course of a year. This would show kids that people with different beliefs are not lunatics, or disgusting. They just have a different view of the world, each of which is valid.
2006-09-11 22:19:00 · answer #4 · answered by Ydobon 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-07 03:58:03 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
janey girl, nice opinion. but think of the kids. i am in high school. i get to cram all subjects like they are testing my memory and not my understanding. along with this, if it is one more subject, it is a no. let the system change into a really educating one and not a stuffing-up-into-brain one. then comes the question of cultures. before the subject of world culture comes up, it is necessary to encourage the students to appreciate one's own culture instead of aping some star. in my humble opinion, my country India needs this. i am ignorant about other systems, sorry.
2006-09-12 00:53:41 · answer #6 · answered by ice_on_fire 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Public schools should get rid of all religion as a part of major curriculum, including atheism/evolution. I would support religion classes as seperate classes that were an option. A theology class.
2006-09-11 22:32:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Absolutely, especially in America.
Most of them seem to have a problem in acknowledging "the rest of the world" right now. :-p
Besides, it spread friendliness and tolerance.
2006-09-11 22:03:52 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, it was in my school. I leraned alot, we had great debates and it was VERY VERY interesting to learn. Almost everyone even the goof off's paid attention.
2006-09-11 21:58:10 · answer #9 · answered by Tiffany G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well if they did...they would have to be taught all of the religions...not just some. but i really dont beleive so...religion is a choice.
2006-09-11 21:59:00 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋