EDUC 381 Human Relations and Cultural Diversity
This course engages students to analyze the socio-cultural dimension that influences the educational process for individuals based on ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, gender, exceptionalities, language, religion, sexual orientation, and geographical area. Teacher candidates will learn to assess, plan, and implement teaching strategies to meet the needs of students from diverse backgrounds including Native American, African American, Asian American, and Hispanic as well as refugee populations. Teacher candidates will examine stereotypes, prejudice, discrimination, and differing value systems in an attempt to better understand the socio-cultural behaviors and characteristics of different ethnic groups to provide a supportive educational environment. Students will participate in one or more field experiences.
Prerequisite
Admission To Teacher Education
Offered
Fall, Spring, on campus; Summer online.