EDUC 2245 - Education in Multi-Cul Society

Credits: 2

This is an introductory multi-cultural, education-based course that explores current issues and practices related to teaching and learning in a diverse society classroom environment. It is designed based on the assumption that all learners are entitled to an education suitable to their individual needs, backgrounds, interest and diversities, and that teacher’s ethical obligation to possess the knowledge, skills and awareness necessary for making and enhancing such an educational environment. During the course of the study, students will examine a variety of learners’ diversities that characterize today’s school population which may include but is not limited to: cultural, ethnical and religious backgrounds, socioeconomic differences, race, and gender related diversities. Moreover, this course focuses on the impact of these differences and diversities on classroom teaching and learning environment. Students will develop an integrated instructional unit plan and adaptation lessons addressing various areas of learners’ diverse needs and backgrounds. A field-based experience component is completed concurrently to this course that will allow students to experience different multi-cultural contexts and learning environment. Prereq: EDUC 1115 and admission in Level 1 Teacher Ed. $