EDU 305CB CB Equity in Education

This course examines issues of equity in education in American school systems. Students will examine their own beliefs and cultural proficiency by identifying culturally, linguistically, and individually responsive curricular planning strategies. Candidates will also have the opportunity to implement culturally competent teaching strategies and procedures with a focus on meaningful communication and collaboration with families and communities surrounding engagement in assessment and goal setting. Special attention will be paid to utilizing culturally responsive assessment tools, procedures, and methods to gain knowledge of children and their familial and social context. NOTE: this course is only open to students in the ECE Competency-Based program. This course is designed to cover INCCRRA Gateways to Opportunities Early Childhood Education Credential Competencies: FCR4, FCR5, FCR6, PPD4, CPD1, CPD2, O&A1, O&A2, & O&A3. Pre-requisite(s): EDU 200CB, EDU 210CB, or Gateways ECE Level 2. Co-requisite(s): None. 5 quarter hours

Credits

5