EDF 2085 Introduction to Diversity for Educators

Designed for the prospective educator, provides the student with the opportunity to explore issues of diversity, including an understanding of the influence of exceptionalities, culture, family, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, religion, language of origin, ethnicity, and age upon the educational experience. The student will explore personal attitudes toward diversity and exceptionalities and will be provided information on the Florida Educator Accomplished Practices, Florida Standards, and the Professional Educator Competencies. A minimum of 15 hours of field-based experience working with diverse populations of children and youth in schools or similar settings is required. The field experience should not be via virtual modes of film or Internet.

Credits

3 cc

Prerequisite

Placement at the college level or completion of the appropriate exit-level developmental course(s) with a grade of C or better.

Offered

FA, SP.