EDUC 551 - Teaching In Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Classrooms

Institution:

University of Saint Joseph

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Description:

Focuses on the needs and challenges facing diverse learners in today's classrooms. Critically examines candidates' own stereotypes, biases, and cultures. Explores how the overt and unconscious assumptions and expectations of a student or parent affect how they interact with them in an educational setting. Special focus on the two most oppressed groups in our society, people living in socioeconomic settings and the GLBTQ population. The steps of English language acquisition, and Bilingual and EST education are discussed and examined. Field study required.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.usj.edu

Phone Number:

(860) 232-4571

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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