ED 485 - Human Relations, Cultural Diversity & Indian Cultures: Grades

Institution:

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota

Subject:

Description:

2 credits This course is designed around building stronger interpersonal skills, exposing students to school, home and community relationships and developing a stronger understanding of diversity. This course provides a deeper understanding of the critical needs of a diverse student body and teaching strategies that are effective in different settings. Emphasis is placed on providing students with additional knowledge, expertise and skills in creating a classroom learning climate conducive to supporting differences in cultural, ethnic, racial and gender backgrounds. Special emphasis is placed on gaining an understanding of Minnesota and Wisconsin Indian cultures. The course is also intended to allow students to examine topics of special interest and work on needs relevant to their professional identity development through further individualized study, research, dialogue, observation, and/or practice.

Credits:

12.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.smumn.edu

Phone Number:

(507) 457-1600

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Trimester

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