ECU 506 Practice of Diversity and Global Education *

The Diverse and Global Education Practices block contains outcomes relating to the ability to examine global, theoretical and practical issues affecting education and learning development. From this research, candidates gain an understanding of various techniques to adapt teaching and learning to meet the needs of culturally, academically and socially diverse students. Candidates identify access and barrier issues related to student achievement and execute responsive teaching techniques which demonstrate the ability to engage all students in the learning process. Candidates submit various artifacts which demonstrate their understanding of and ability to provide culturally competent classrooms in an increasingly diverse society.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

Admission to the M.Ed. program

Outcomes

1. This course will prepare students to:
2. Identify strategies designed to increase cultural competence (including gender and SES) and global education practices.
3. Describe global, theoretical, and practical issues affecting education and learning development.
4. Differentiate between equality and equity.
5. Explain key principles of equity in education.
6. Apply culturally responsive teaching techniques.