EDU-1073 Introduction to Multicultural Education

Examines the historical development of multicultural education and its efforts to help students understand social and educational issues faced by our diverse nation. The instructor/facilitator will help guide students to think critically and reflectively regarding decisions that need to be made as a classroom teacher to meet the academic, social, cultural, and emotional needs of all students. Intercultural conflicts and philosophical viewpoints will be addressed to guide discussions relating to the applicability and implementation of principles and practices guiding multicultural education in the 21st century.