EDUC 240 Diversity in Education

5 credits

This course explores race, diversity, equity and social justice issues influencing education settings due to historical and systematic oppression. Students will examine the historical and current impact these societal issues have on children, families and teachers in the social and political context of educational settings. The course will also discuss the ways in which diverse schools and classrooms benefit all learners.

Prerequisites: ABED 40 or AHSE 56 (or placement into MATH 87 or AHSE 66 or higher) and ABED 46 (or placement into ENGL 93 or higher)

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Define and apply key terms and concepts of race, diversity, equity, inclusion, social justice, systemic power, privilege, and bias
Explain how implicit bias can influence relationships and identity development
Identify how systemic power, privilege, and oppression impacts education systems and the individuals within those systems
Describe how professional teaching practice is influenced by personal, social, and cultural contexts
Deconstruct biases, stereotypes, and microaggressions present in the school setting
Articulate how an individual’s family structure, culture, social, emotional, socioeconomic status and political contexts may impact learning
Identify ways to promote children’s cultural identity development, and resilience
Explain ways that diverse classrooms can be a benefit to all learners in a classroom

Total Hours: 50 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 50