Multicultural Aspects of Work of Slovak and Czech Teachers

3 Abstract and key words Abstract This thesis deals with current problems of multicultural aspects in the work of Slovak and Czech teachers, which are interfering with education with growing influence. I would like to define the main concept and conditions that lead to its creation. It will be followed by a description of the particular problems and biggest influences connected with multiculture and culture in general. After the theoretical part I would like to analyze historical events, which created biggest multicultural influences in former Czechoslovakia and in the modern independent republics. After dealing with historical facts, I will attempt to assess the present state and describe the most influencing minorities. I will look into legislative base and general government plans for education. In the end I would like to introduce some institutions dealing with these issues and describe abilities a teacher needs to possess to be able to lead multicultural groups and groups which are affected by aspects of other cultures every day. Keywords globalization, media, mass media, population, tuition, teacher, problems, upbringing, minority, majority, group, educatio