Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Teaching

Catalog description

Students will focus on two aspects of culturally and linguistically responsive and relevant instruction. The first aspect is the focus on equity and diversity and the second aspect concentrates on pedagogy for infusing culturally and linguistically responsive teaching into instruction. Professionals will engage in self-reflection related to racism and other forms of discrimination in order to better understand how identities and ideologies impact everyday school practices and the educational experiences of all students, especially those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. The course also includes incorporating instructional technology into the classroom and utilizing data to inform instructions.