This course is designed to give a culturally pluralistic and global perspective to the equitable education of culturally and linguistically diverse student populations. Students will also examine, evaluate, and develop curricular materials. This course will enable the student to begin the development of a portfolio for National Board certification.
Educators are committed to students and their learning.
Students will recognize the individual differences of students, including multicultural backgrounds and special needs, and plan interventions accordingly. In this course, students will develop an appreciation for the needs of linguistically and culturally diverse populations and will plan curricula to meet these needs. Educators know the subjects they teach and how to teach those subjects to students. Students will generate multiple paths to knowledge such as problem-solving, social interactions, and critical thinking. In this course, students will explore a variety of strategies to deliver effective instruction to linguistically and culturally diverse populations.