EDU 247 - Multicultural Education

3 Credit(s)

This course explores the multicultural nature of education and helps students understand and to teach learners from diverse cultural and social backgrounds. Students will examine how schools and teachers can promote fairness, respect, and academic success for all learners.

Prereqs: EDU 212 with a C or better.
Course Type: Lecture
Tuition Tier: Base
Delivery Method:
In-Person
Course Learning Outcomes:
CLO 1) Students will identify ways in which cultural background, language, beliefs, and experiences shape individuals’ perspectives. (MTS/MIPEC 2A1, 2A2)

CLO 2) Students will explain how personal bias can influence interactions with students and instructional decisions. (MTS/MIPEC 2A2, 9A2)

CLO 3) Students will describe how teacher attitudes and classroom environments affect students’ sense of belonging and success. (MTS/MIPEC 2A3, 5A2)

CLO 4) Students will analyze teaching practices that support respectful communication and classroom community. (MTS/MIPEC 2A3, 6A1)

CLO 5) Students will develop strategies to meet the diverse needs of students by varying teaching approaches and materials. (MTS/MIPEC 2A4, 4A2)