This course establishes a framework for instructional planning and the creation of a classroom environment which will support students from diverse linguistic, social, cultural, and economic backgrounds. Emphasis is given to valuing diversity and applying multicultural anti-bias global perspectives. Topics such as classicism, racism, sexism, and discrimination are explored with a goal of developing culturally responsive educators. Critical pedagogy, social justice, racial bias, positions of power and privilege, and advocacy practices are examined. Fieldwork requirement: minimum 10 hours volunteering or working in a culturally/linguistically diverse setting.
- Faculty: SUSAN HOJNACKI