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2019-2020 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

ED 212 GATEWAY TO CULTURAL COMPETENCE



The course will introduce the concept of cultural (or cross-cultural) competence and its impact on the provision of educational services to children. The development of culturally responsive dispositions and skills will be encouraged through pre-practicum field experiences and exploration of their cultural context, including the effects of customs, history and languages. Students will gain insight into the formative effects of culture on teaching and learning and engage in service learning in preschool and kindergarten classrooms. Note: This course is designed for Education majors. It is recommended that students complete at least one other Education course in addition to the prerequisite. Prerequisite: PS 222. 3 Credits Prerequisite: PS 222.