09/05/2007
EED 308
Major Course Objectives
Knowledge:
Course Objectives
Conceptual Framework Components
Assessments of Candidate Performance
Understand why multicultural education is essential to effective teaching.
Knowledge Construction
Professionalism
Cultural Diversity
Life long Learning
Group and Individual Presentations
Course Quiz
Understand key terns and concepts relative to multiculturalism.
Cultural Diversity
Knowledge Construction
- Course Quiz
- Research Projects
Identify the goals, rationale, meaning, assumptions, and necessary school conditions for multicultural education.
Knowledge Construction
Cultural Diversity
Professionalism
- Course Quiz
- Research Projects
Understand differences in modes of communication and their effects on teaching and learning in multicultural multi-ethnic environments.
Societal Influences
Cultural Diversity
Learning Interactions
Knowledge Construction
Course Quiz
Application Projects
Understand how the legal system has affected education for minorities.
Societal Influences
Knowledge Construction
Course Quizzes
Research Projects
Understand the background of the five largest racial/ethnic minority groups in the United States from a historical perspective.
Cultural Diversity
Knowledge Construction
Course Quizzes
Research Projects
Group and Individual Presentations
Skills
Course Objectives
Conceptual Framework Components
Assessments of Candidate Performance*
Analyze educational materials for racial, ethnic, and sexual bias and relate it to one's teaching strategies.
Professionalism
Individual Variations
Decision Making
Group Reports and Discussions
Individual Research Reports
Locate resources pertaining to selected ethnic/racial groups.
Professionalism
Cultural Diversity
Group Reports/Classroom Displays
Individual Research Reports/References
Integrate multicultural goals into the traditional goal framework of one's discipline strategy.
Professionalism
Cultural Diversity
Knowledge Construction
Classroom Presentations
Group and Individual Reports
Design an instructional module that incorporates multicultural content.
Cultural Diversity
Knowledge Construction
Classroom Presentations
Individual Research Reports
Present materials relative to culturally diverse groups with empathy and self-confidence.
Learning Interactions
Professionalism
Cultural Diversity
Group Reports
Individual Research Reports
Effectively communicate with groups that are culturally, ethnically, and/or linguistically different.
Learning Interactions
Live Long Learning
Cultural Diversity
Societal Influences
Interviews with Members of Racial/Ethnic Diverse Groups
Analysis of Vignettes/Case Studies
Use a variety of instruments to assess the needs of students.
Professionalism
Authentic Learning/Assessment
Instructional plans
Peer teaching
Recognize individual differences that influence how a child learns.
Learning Interactions
Knowledge Construction
Cultural Diversity
Course quizzes
Case Study Analyses
Group Presentations Using Applicable Web Technology
Recognize the information sources that are helpful in planning for individualized instruction.
Professionalism
Knowledge Construction
Decision Making
Course Quizzes
Group Presentations Using Applicable Web Technology
Dispositions
Course Objectives
Conceptual Framework Components
Assessments of Candidate Performance
Become cognizant of one's own biases and fears, and how they impact others.
Learning Interactions
Individual Variations
Peer Teaching
Group Presentations/Discussions
Demonstrate awareness of human similarities and differences.
Knowledge Construction
Individual Variations
Course Quizzes
Individual Research Projects
Group
Individual Research Presentations/Discussions
Demonstrate a willingness to learn about other cultures.
Knowledge Construction
Individual Research Projects
Exemplify empathy and/or the ability to think in terms of cultures other than one's own culture.
Learning Interactions
Individual Variations
Life Long Learning
Professionalism
Research Projects
Group Presentations/ Discussions·
Understand how one's values, priorities, and cultural norms have impacted ones' life.
Societal Influences
Knowledge Construction
Research Reports
Group Presentaions/ Discussions
Understand the importance of bringing about social, political, and economic changes to correct injustices.
Life Long Learning
Knowledge Construction
Societal Influences
Course quizzes
Group and/or Individual Presentations/Discussions
Research Reports
Become aware of how gender-related differences and assumptions influence learning.
Life Long Learning
Knowledge Construction
Cultural Diversity
Individual Presentations
Course Quizzes
Adapted from http://www.stevens.clarion.edu/ncate/standard_1/syllabi/ed225.htm