EDUC 200 - Encounter with Cultures for the Educator: Diversity, Inclusion and Equity

This course is one of the first courses in the education sequence and will discuss the reality of diversity in America. Through literature, films, autobiographical writings, lectures, cultural events, and tutoring of diverse students, teacher candidates will explore their heritage and experiences and those of others. Psychosocial and cognitive development theories, and environmental factors will be studied. Exploration will occur of creative classroom environments that will justly serve every student with various backgrounds. This knowledge and experience will provide a foundation for further learning in the education program.

Credits: 3
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
Attributes: Social Sciences (SS)
Corequisites: EDUC 201