Found. for Crit Teach & Learn

Catalog description

Seminar in Applied Critical Pedagogy: This course focuses on the cultural, structural and institutional dynamics of schooling in multicultural communities. It covers the multiple roles of the 21st century teacher, equity issues in elementary education, and how teachers can utilize the linguistic, cultural, and personal resources of children to support meaningful academic growth. Students will explore empowering approaches to teaching as they select, plan, provide and evaluate educational experiences appropriate to the development level, sociocultural background, and diverse learning needs of elementary-aged children.