ED 277 : Introduction to Multicultural Education

Building connections and creating a caring culture within the classroom is essential for today’s teachers. ED 277 will equip students with the knowledge, skills and methods to build inclusion within the classroom and advocate for diversity. The course delves into issues of race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, gender, sexual identity, language, and conflicting values between cultures. Students will acquire strategies to develop and deliver culturally responsive teaching and instruction. They will learn how to develop an awareness of and sensitivity to the challenging issues facing K-12 teachers and students in diverse settings. (Formerly ED 294)