ED 313 - Culture and Diversity Practicum

Institution:

Brigham Young University-Idaho

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Description:

Prerequisite: ED 200, concurrent enrollment in SPED 312 This one credit additon to the ED 312 course is designed to give students experience in applying principles of cultural relativism. The course will consider individual and circumstantial responsiveness to the differences that exist in language, race, ethnicity, gender, class, age, ability, and religion. In addition to these variables a close investigation and analysis of language acquisition and development will be considered in light of helping teachers be more responsive to learning and development of the child with diverse backgrounds. This practicum will give the student opportunity to assess present levels of culturally and/or linguistically diverse students. After the assessment determine learning needs and work with a child or group of ESL children two times a week for about an hour for 12 weeks to increase ability in language and learning. The practicum student is required to do on-going formative assessment and design instruction that meets individual needs. (Fall, Winter, Spring)

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lab

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Institution Website:

www.byui.edu

Phone Number:

(208) 496-1411

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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