EDU 313 Multicultural Education
This course provides an introduction to the diversity of the American school population and the concepts, theories, and strategies that constitute multicultural education. Participants explore how children from diverse backgrounds construct knowledge within the contexts of their own socio-cultural backgrounds and how such diversity affects how the students are perceived in the classroom. Issues such as equity, race, ethnicity, gender, socioeconomic status, language, disability, and other special circumstances are explored. This course promotes the candidate’s sensitivity, acceptance, and ability to self-reflect in regards to issues related to diversity and inspires the candidate to do the same with his/her students.Course Entry Requirements: Admittance to the Bachelor of Arts in Education program or prior approval of the Program Director or Senior Faculty is required before students begin this program.