EDUC - 381. Culturally Resp Teach Methods

3 credit(s)
This course, which considers the theory and practice of effective instructional practices in diverse classrooms, will focus on the components of instruction and will be practice-oriented and performance-based. Emphasis will be given to the understanding and application of the New York State Learning Standards in inclusive subject area classrooms. Such topics as unit planning and lesson planning, motivation, inclusion, diversity, teacher expectations, questioning skills, feedback strategies, methodology, technologies, and evaluation and assessment will be studied. Students will develop and practice behaviors and strategies characteristic of effective teaching using culturally relevant pedagogies. Students will examine their own “identity story” and the impacts of bias in the classroom.

Prerequisite(s): EDUC 210
Attribute: ARTS