South African schools continue to operate in a constantly changing policy environment as well as being faced with the daily challenge of teaching and managing learners who differ according to race, culture, language, religion, socio-economic backgrounds, gender and sexual orientation. Through all of this, teachers are required to create suitable learning environments that meet the needs of every learner. Multicultural education: a manual for the South African teacher introduces school leaders, teachers and members of school governing bodies to a multicultural approach to education which aims to ensure that learners from diverse backgrounds and experiences have equal opportunities to learn and succeed.