Examination of the relationship of cultural values to the formation of the child's self-concept and learning styles. Examination of the role of prejudice, stereotyping, and cultural incompatibilities in education. Emphasis on preparing future teachers to offer an equal educational opportunity to children of all cultural groups.
Prerequisites
None
Student Learning Outcomes
- Characterize the theoretical and sociological foundations of multicultural education programs.
- Examine the power of culture.
- Characterize culturally relevant teaching.
- Examine racial oppression in the U.S.
- Explore race and the struggle for civil rights.
- Investigate classism, income, wealth, and sexism.
- Examine human diversity.
- Analyze social biases.
- Investigate prejudice and bullying.
- Examine language development and acquisition.
- Investigate diversity and the achievement gap.