1 semester credit
Education professionals in this course explore culturally responsive teaching practices; the value of adapting the learning environment for multiple diverse populations; and strategies for collaboration with colleagues, families, and communities. Dynamic teachers meld student background experiences with differentiation strategies in order to engage all learners in high-quality learning experiences. In this way, educators ensure more equitable access for all learners and promote positive social change. They analyze demographic data, identify an underserved population, assess their personal diversity proficiencies, and apply key concepts of diversity to develop a Diversity Project for their current school setting.