EDUC 4401 The Multicultural Classroom

Examines the numerous misunderstandings that arise from cross-cultural contact, and outlines methods to help students develop improved intercultural communication skills. The course is organized to motivate students to review their beliefs about multiculturalism in general and their own cultural identity in particular. It presents an integrated multicultural model of curriculum and instruction along with practical tools prospective teachers can use and links the idea of multicultural education to the concept of effective teaching. There will be 15 hours of directed field experiences embedded into this course.

Credits

3

Typically Offered

spring

Student Learning Outcomes

The purposes of this course are to help the teacher candidates appreciate the richness that cultural diversity brings to our lives and to be able to establish classrooms in which all children feel valued.  By the end of the course, the students will be able to:

1. define the nature of culture.
2. analyze a culture.
3. describe the themes and values in American cultures and subcultures.
4. describe in depth one culture other than their own. 
5. explain multicultural education in school and society.
6. write lesson plans and units from a multicultural perspective, including special needs students using recommended format.
7. be familiar with sources of information relative to cultural content, to intercultural communication, and to the teaching of culture.