Fundamentals of Teaching in a Diverse K-8 Classroom.

Catalog description

This course introduces the relationship between elements of teaching and instructional organization to effectively teach in culturally and linguistically diverse and inclusive elementary classrooms through the use of backwards design, Universal Design for Learning, and differentiated instruction. The focus will be grounded in a Social Justice/Multicultural paradigm. Emphasis will include students' development as a teacher, curriculum development, long and short-term planning, and specific theories for instructional practice.