ELEF 322 - Culturally Responsive Teaching

Description:
Exploration of marginalized groups and implications for change in the educational setting. Examination of foundational elements of and approaches to multicultural education as the underpinning to the development of cultural competence. Course will be offered every year. Course will not have an established scheduling pattern.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisites: ELEF 212 and ELEM 323 and PSY 314 and valid WSP/FBI fingerprint clearance is required for this course. The clearance must appear in OSPI’s Fingerprinting Database and be valid throughout the quarter enrolled.

Credits: (3)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Develop a philosophy statement reflecting the need for and practice of culturally responsive teaching.
Critically analyze personal attitudes and beliefs to challenge negative assumptions and stereotypes about students.
Create a positive learning atmosphere for all students while taking into account their family and community structures.
Engage students with support for maximum learning and a genuine desire to assure that all students learn.
Communicate with families in an appropriate and culturally sensitive manner.
Participate in a classroom community mindful of student engagement, learning, and positive relationships.
Describe how teachers connect learning to students (particularly those with special and diverse needs).
Identify and utilize effective research-driven instructional techniques, strategies, and planning within the context of various racial, ethnic, cultural, socioeconomic, gender, and linguistic student populations.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
4/5/18