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Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance


Issue: November/December 2012

Games for Multicultural Physical Education
Kelle Murphy & Julienne K. Maeda

Abstract: Students from diverse, multicultural families and backgrounds fill today's classrooms. Diversity encompasses ethnicity, gender, ability level, learning style, English language learners, socioeconomic status, and cultural values. Educators have a responsibility to offer inclusive curricula tailored to the needs of all students. Teaching multicultural games is a fun way for students to learn about other cultures, as well as to perpetuate the traditions and history of various indigenous groups. The purpose of this article is to introduce two multicultural games that can be adapted and incorporated into a multicultural or interdisciplinary unit in elementary or secondary physical education. These activities are Hawaiian 'Ulu Maika or 'Olohū (Rolling Stone Disks) and Micronesian Rocball.

Article Category: Curriculum