EDU 507
Cultural Issues in Education
Online Course
EDU 507 Cultural Issues in Education
3 Semester Units
Cultural Issues in Education focuses on essential questions and theoretical concepts about becoming a multicultural educator. Specifically, this course will address the impact of diversity in education that goes beyond race to include gender, sexual orientation, poverty, class, and religion.
Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Define multicultural education, its evolution, common misconceptions, and the process of becoming a multicultural educator.
- Discuss the historical perspectives of multicultural education and best practices for culturally responsive teaching.
- Assess the importance of understanding cultural identities and developing awareness of humans as cultural beings.
- Examine the skills and components required for culturally responsive teaching.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the actions and best practices required to create a multicultural classroom and school.
- Demonstrate proficiency with academic writing related to cultural issues in education.
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