Issues and Perspectives in Teaching and Learning in Urban Society: Integrating Multi-Media, Developmental and Career Guidance

Abstract

Teaching and learning in a culturally diverse society are demanding. Urban society is usually a conglomeration of diverse groups of people that come together with different interests; it is a quintessential example of culturally diverse society. Teaching and learning in such a multicultural setting pose serious cultural and curricular challenge, especially to the teachers in their choice of methods, materials and activities, because learners come from backgrounds with diverse values, customs, aspirations and expectations. This paper hinges on theoretical frameworks of ‘mastery learning’ and ‘adaptive technique’ as pragmatic and efficient methods of rendering effective educational intercourse in multicultural (urban) societies. Also, multi-media application, developmental and career guidance are useful additions for efficient result in educational intercourse in urban societies.