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Culturally Responsive Pedagogies and Multilingual Classrooms in Zimbabwean Schools

Culturally Responsive Pedagogies and Multilingual Classrooms in Zimbabwean Schools
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Author(s): Onias Matumbu (Morgan Zintec College, Zimbabwe & University of Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe), Tonderai James Zendah (Morgan Zintec College, Zimbabwe)and Maud Masuka (Manyoni High School, Zimbabwe & Catholic University in Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe)
Copyright: 2027
Pages: 32
Source title: Addressing Systemic Inequalities for Equitable and Inclusive Education
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Michael Mbongiseni Buthelezi (University of Limpopo, South Africa)and Marubini Christinah Sadiki (University of South Africa, South Africa)
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3373-7842-8.ch003

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Abstract

In a world increasingly defined by linguistic diversity, the need for educational systems that honor and reflect this complexity has never been more critical. Zimbabwe, with its rich complexity of sixteen officially recognized languages and myriad ethnic communities, stands at a crossroads where educational policy intersects with the realities of multilingual classrooms. In this landscape, the implementation of culturally responsive pedagogies emerges as a beacon of hope and innovation. Despite progressive language-in-education policies aimed at fostering inclusivity and equity, significant gaps persist between these ideals and the lived experiences of educators and learners. This disjunction not only hampers academic achievement but also threatens the cultural identities of these communities, highlighting an urgent need for pedagogical reform. This chapter examines the implementation and effectiveness of culturally responsive pedagogies in multilingual Zimbabwean classrooms, where linguistic diversity intersects with post-colonial educational challenges.

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