EDU 202(B) - Culturally Sustaining Practices in Education

Credit(s): 3
MassTransfer Block Code: Social Sciences
Knowledge of Diversity Code: KOD
This course introduces the goals and strategies of culturally sustaining pedagogy in education. Through current theory, research, and observations, students will explore ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, gender, sexual orientation, language, ability status, and other facets of identity as they relate to education. It emphasizes an asset-based approach to honoring the home and community cultures of students of color, students with exceptionalities, and English-language learners in building educational systems and pedagogical practices that are inclusive. A 10-hour field experience in an educational setting is required.

Prerequisite(s): ENG 101
Note: Students enrolled in EDU courses may be subject to CORI/SORI background checks.

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