EDUC 519 Understanding Diverse Learners

This course examines various issues concerning school, community, and student diversity. Interrelated concepts of culture, language, race, demography, and ethnicity are also covered. A recap of educational psychological theory will also be included.

Credits

3

Outcomes Folder

1. 1. Students will determine the qualities of learning development across cognitive, linguistic, social, emotional, physical areas
2. 2. Students will examine learning theories, models, strategies, and techniques and incorporate new knowledge into their teaching practice
3. 3. Students will explore ways- to create a democratic learning environment where individual differences are valued, learners are engaged, and multiple perspectives are encouraged
4. 4. Students will evaluate the curriculum and assessments in their classroom for bias based on students' differences to assure equity across learning and assessment
5. 5. Students will evaluate potential personal biases of cultural, racial, ethic, gender, and socio-economic status; students will also evaluate curriculum, assessment, and learning environment materials to identify areas of bias that may impact equitable learning
6. 6. Students will explore the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework as a tool to assist in proactively planning for learning experiences that are accessible through multiple means of engagement, representation, and action & expression