THE ROLE OF CULTURE IN ACHIEVING EDUCATION FOR ALL

Abstract

The article “The Role of Culture in the Implementation of Education for All” discusses the importance of culture as a central element in building a truly inclusive and equitable education. Based on a theoretical review that includes authors such as Paulo Freire, Vygotsky, Candau, and Mantoan, the text argues that culture should not be treated as a complement to pedagogical practice, but as its very essence. Education, in order to be universal and of quality, must recognize and value students’ cultural diversity, breaking away from homogeneous and exclusionary models. The paper addresses the relationship between culture and learning, the intersection between cultural diversity and inclusive education, as well as the perspective of critical education as a path toward social emancipation. The study concludes that the realization of Education for All depends on the development of culturally responsive schools capable of promoting dialogue, respect for differences, and the formation of critical and participatory individuals. Furthermore, it emphasizes that incorporating the cultural dimension into educational policies and curricula is essential to overcoming historical inequalities and ensuring the right to quality education for everyone. Thus, valuing culture represents not only a pedagogical principle but also an ethical and social commitment to equity and citizenship.