Promoting multiculturalism in higher education in digital era

Abstract

Education should empower all students to attain their maximum potentials as learners. Equally, it makes them socially acquainted and dynamic people in local, national, and international situations. Multicultural education emphasizes the essential need to set up institutions to promote the transformation of society in general and the elimination of misconceptions, prejudice, oppression, and injustice. This study analyses university teachers’ perceptions and pedagogical strategies for fostering multicultural education in Moldovan higher education. The concepts of education, culture and multiculturalism are examined and used to offer insights to the whole study. The findings of this study show an important pedagogical tool in teaching students of different backgrounds. JEL: A20.