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This course examines the historical and contemporary goals, assumptions and strategies of multicultural education. The course is intended to prepare teachers to effectively apply theories of equity to their classroom and teaching practice by familiarizing them with the dynamics of oppression in society. Through cognitive and affective approaches and simulations, students will identify and analyze the cultural and structural factors that have led to unequal academic outcomes for diverse learners.  These outcomes will be viewed within the socio-political and historical context of theUnited States' educational system.  Students will explore and learn about practitioner-based approaches to developing culturally relevant teaching and pedagogy. Students will add to their existing multimedia resource file materials (e.g., books, videos, games, etc.) necessary for the effective implementation of an equitable system of teaching and pedagogy that is affirming.

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