A curriculum committee is reviewing social studies content so that students…
2026
A curriculum committee is reviewing social studies content so that students learn to appreciate cultural diversity. Which social objective of education most directly supports this initiative in a multicultural society?
Answer: C. Promoting tolerance and cultural sensitivity — ConceptIn a multicultural society, education has a social function: it helps learners understand plural identities, respect differences, and participate…
- A.
Prioritizing rote memorization of facts
- B.
Eliminating group projects
- C.
Promoting tolerance and cultural sensitivity
- D.
Ensuring economic efficiency
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Correct answer: C
Concept
In a multicultural society, education has a social function: it helps learners understand plural identities, respect differences, and participate constructively with people from varied cultural backgrounds. Intercultural learning therefore emphasizes tolerance and cultural sensitivity.
Application
The committee wants students to appreciate cultural diversity. That goal concerns attitudes toward people and practices from different cultures, so the relevant educational objective is promoting tolerance and cultural sensitivity.
Contrast
Rote memorization develops recall of facts but does not, by itself, develop respectful engagement with cultural differences.
Removing group projects reduces opportunities for dialogue and cooperation among learners with different perspectives.
Economic efficiency concerns the use of resources and is not the social objective described in the stem.
Cross-check
When the curriculum goal is compared with each proposed objective, promoting tolerance and cultural sensitivity is the only one that directly aligns with appreciating diversity in a multicultural society. Therefore, that is the supported objective.