EDF 2085 – Teaching Diverse Populations

About the Course

Surveys educational demographics, foundations of prejudice, elements of culture, political and philosophical roots of diversity and commonality, exceptionalities, and barriers to cultural understanding and diversity in the classroom.

Learning Outcomes

A minimum of 30 hours of field experience is required with 15 hours in a diverse setting. See also: EDF 1005 and EME 2040.

• Students may have to follow a district’s volunteer policies if they go to a school other than their own.
• Students can find a teacher who will allow them to observe in their own school.
• The 30 hours can be spread across the semester.

Satisfied High School Graduation Requirement Subject: Elective

High School Credit: 0.5