Jutice/Equity Ed & Multi Lit,

Catalog description

Justice/Equity Ed & Multi Lit, B-8: This course focuses on how the use of multicultural literature in the Early Childhood classroom impacts young children's beliefs and knowledge of diversity, equality, social justice and fair treatment in our diverse, contemporary society. It covers conceptualizations of justice-oriented/ equity education, multicultural education and multicultural literacy as applied to teaching and learning in the early years. Students will explore the creation, critique and utilization of children’s literature by/about various cultures, as well as literature by/about groups traditionally defined by class, religion, (dis)ability, gender or sexuality.