Culturally Relevant and Responsive Teaching - EDU-X772K
Course Description
Showcase Diversity through All Aspects of Learning
In this course, Culturally Relevant and Responsive Teaching, you will learn a broad contextual basis for identifying cultural perspectives in the classroom and curriculum. Insights into culture can enrich the learning process, teach appreciation and acceptance, and lead to a more inclusive environment. This course will help educators to become more attuned with the ever-increasing diversity that we see in our classrooms and schools.
Learner Outcomes
- Evaluate pedagogical strategies and responses to teaching diverse groups
- Create a culturally inclusive classroom environment
- Develop norms and instructional strategies for a culturally inclusive classroom
Course Details
Number of Units: 2.0 graduate level extension credit(s) in semester hours
Who Should Attend: This course provides continuing education for teachers (Grade K-12), counselors, administrators and support staff whom are teaching/working in diverse environments that do not reflect their own upbringing or culture.
Course Materials: : Text, Culturally Responsive Teaching: Theory, Research, and Practice, by Geneva Gay, available at your local bookstore or online at Amazon.com
Testimonials
"I was impressed by the variety of important assignments. I felt this course really allowed me to dig in and learn, and apply a good deal of relevant and timely educational changes and objectives." -- Taylor Sapp, Goodwill Industries of the Columbia Willamette, Oregon
Applies Towards the Following Certificate(s), Professional Programs and Series
- Teaching for Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity in the Classroom Series : Courses - Enroll in One or More
Online Self-Paced courses are a perfect blend of accessibility, convenience and flexibility for you to control your learning pace. You will use course textbooks, manuals, assignments and exams to learn and earn credit. Depending on the course, you may also use streaming audio and video, CD-ROM, and download embedded materials through the Internet. Communication with your instructor will take place through your course site online. Your instructor will provide feedback via written responses on your assignments and exams. Grades are based on completed projects, assignments and exams. You can register at any time and you will have six months from the time of registration to complete your course.