Teaching for Joy and Equity in the K-12 Classroom - EDU-X714S
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Course Description
Bring Equitable Practices and Joy to Your Classroom
This course is intended for K-12 educators who want to foster both joy and equity in their teaching context. Educators will engage with current media on equity and anti-racism while gaining new resources with direct application to the teaching practice. Educators will also examine ways to humanize the learning environment where students and the teacher are in a learning partnership. Working closely with your instructor, educators will self assess and interrogate text by major leaders in the field of anti-racism in order to plan for a classroom culture that honors student identity. For the final project, participants will develop an action plan to support equitable and anti-racist teaching practices. This course will provide educators with many learning opportunities so they can take anti-racist action in their sphere of control.
Learner Outcomes
- Define both equity and anti-racism
- Research and reflect on equity and anti-racism in your own school communities
- Establish your own practice of reflection and routines that promote joy in yourself and others
- Apply equitable approaches to your school community
- Examine and reflect on prominent work from equity and anti-racism education leaders and incorporate into practice
- Implement/apply the joy and equity framework to your core values, goals and equity mindset
Course Details
Number of Units: 3.0 graduate level extension credit(s) in semester hours
Who Should Attend: This course provides continuing education for K-12 educators interested in creating an equitable and joyful learning environment in their classroom.
Course Materials: None
Testimonials
"This was an extremely enjoyable class and an important topic for this time in our history!" -- Carol Millinder, Educator, Redondo Beach Unified School District, CA
Applies Towards the Following Certificate(s), Professional Programs and Series
- Beginning Teachers Series : Courses - Enroll in One or More
- Professional Teachers Program Series : Courses - Enroll in One or More
- 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.