Teaching Diverse Learners ((3 Credits))

Catalog description

This course addresses diversity in contemporary schools, the ways children and families from various cultures are affected by and affect schools, and the role of the teacher and the curriculum in creating open and safe classroom environments conducive to learning. Students understand how to adapt instruction to the needs of diverse learners. Topics include: cultural, ethnic, racial and diversity issues in education; socioeconomic diversity; teacher cultural bias, attitudes and related behaviors; exploration of social identity; deculturalization and the history of education on dominated cultural groups; curriculum and instruction for the diverse student; gender equity, gender and sexuality; gender bias, caring teaching skills; classroom management; various culturally responsive teaching methods, and the impact of bullying on academic achievement on targeted populations. Additionally, students will reexamine ways to foster family and school community partnerships. This course includes synchronous sessions for webinars and micro-teachings. This course was previously EDU-660512.