ED 522 - Pedagogical Strategies for Cultural Competence

3 Credit(s)

This is a dynamic and transformative course designed to equip future educators with the essential knowledge and skills to foster cultural competence in the classroom. Students will engage in learning that enhances their ability to use data to better understand and respond to diversity in their respective schools and communities. They will critically examine the impact of cultural values and bias on school curriculum and teacher practice, while applying strategies aimed at creating more culturally responsive experiences for diverse children. Students will also deepen their understanding and practice in working with vulnerable
students and families, including those facing abuse, trauma, generational poverty and other forms of crisis.

NOTE: A pre-professional, supervised, field-based experience is a course requirement. Licensure candidates will be required to wear photo identification as they participate in this field experience. Photo IDs must be obtained PRIOR to the beginning of the field experience component. Field experience labs are off-campus and students are responsible for their own transportation.

Prerequisite(s):
Admission to Post Bacc Program and Clear fingerprint/background check