Apr 27, 2024  
2023-2025 Catalog Volume XXXI Ver 1 
    
2023-2025 Catalog Volume XXXI Ver 1

EDU 5500 Curriculum & Culture


Lecture: 4.5 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4.5
This course assists students in designing and implementing culturally responsive curriculum that promotes equity and social justice. The course will cover the different dimensions of culture, including race, ethnicity, language, and socio-economic status, and how these dimensions influence students’ learning experiences. Students will explore the different cultural factors that impact learning, such as cultural values, beliefs, and practices, and how to incorporate these factors into curriculum design and instruction. Additionally, the course will cover how to use culturally responsive pedagogy to engage and motivate students, and how to use culturally relevant materials and resources to promote student learning. Students will also learn how to identify and address biases and stereotypes in curriculum and instruction, and how to promote a positive school culture that values diversity and inclusion. By the end of the course, students will have a comprehensive understanding of how to design and implement a culturally responsive curriculum that promotes equitable outcomes for all students.