Narratives related to Mizrahi Israelis (Jews with origins in Arab and Muslim countries) provide a valuable lens through which to reexamine existing, predominantly Western, educational processes. These narratives offer an opportunity to reconceptualize intercultural education and to adapt its concepts and practices to contemporary needs. This qualitative study analyzed 23 in-depth, semi-structured interviews using structural content analysis, yielding six major thematic categories: Israeliness; Stereotypes; Identity; Society and Politics; Pride and Multiplicity; and Educational Roles. Drawing on these findings and a comprehensive literature review, this presentation proposes an educational rationale aimed at reducing educational and social disparities between ethnic groups.
The presentation will begin by examining various definitions of Mizrahi (and to some extent Ashkenazi) identity, followed by empirical data documenting ethnic disparities in Israeli education. The general educational rationale will then be described, encompassing six distinct educational principles (Collectivity, Dialogue, Tradition, Identity, Diversity and Life), arranged into three interconnected layers: Foundation, Cultural Bridge and Implementation layers. This rationale can help create more inclusive learning environments and address long-standing educational disparities in the Israeli context. The presentation concludes by outlining four strategic courses of action for promoting inclusive and equitable education, alongside recommendations for future research.

Authors:
Nissim Avissar, Kibbutzim College of Education, Israel

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Posted by James Alexander Gordon

Last updated: 2023-02-23 23:45:00

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