EDC 408 Culturally-Responsive Instruction in Elementary and Early Childhood Classrooms

1.5 Credit(s)

In order to be successful in the diverse classrooms found across schools in this country, future educators require knowledge of how to implement effective, culturally responsive instruction. Such instruction aims not only to help all students learn the academics required in public schools but also to be affirmed in their cultural identities and backgrounds and to gain the skills to critically analyze and challenge social inequities both within schools and beyond. This course will equip pre-service candidates with the skills needed to meet these broad instructional goals for all children. 1.5 lecture hours per week. Course includes field-based assignments.
Prerequisites: Matriculation in the elementary or early childhood 4+1 program. Successful completion of EDC405.