EDF 2085 - Introduction to Diversity for Educators

Institution:

College of the Florida Keys

Subject:

EDF - Education: Foun & Policy

Description:

Designed for the prospective educator, this course provides the opportunity to explore issues of diversity, including an understanding of the influence of exceptionalities, culture, family, gender, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status, and religion, languages of origin, ethnicity and age upon the educational experience. Students will explore personal attitudes toward diversity and exceptionalities. Students will be provided information on the Florida Educator Accomplished Practices, Sunshine State Standards, and the Professional Educator Competencies. A minimum of 15 hours of field-based experience working with diverse populations for children and youth in schools or similar settings is required. The field experience should not be via virtual modes of film or internet. This course introduces students to the diversity of the school populations of Florida and of America in general, and examines strategies for teaching with respect for multiple diversities.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Rsrch/ind St

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Institution Website:

www.fkcc.edu

Phone Number:

(305) 296-9081

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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