Course Description
Examination of ways in which teaching and learning intersect
with diversity.
Athena Title
Teaching and Diversity
Semester Course Offered
Not offered on a regular basis.
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student learning Outcomes
- Students will demonstrate understanding of influences and issues related to diversity in the classroom through readings and critiques of case studies.
- Students will gain an understanding of how learning is influenced by individual characteristics, cultural factors, and diversity through the examination of learning theories and diversity theories.
- Students will explore ways to foster a safe and open environment when teaching diversity course content.
- Students will examine and demonstrate an understanding of issues faced by diverse teachers and faculty through readings, case studies, and media.
Topical Outline
- Diversity and Inclusive Teaching
- Fostering Diversity in the Classroom
- Social and Psychological Processes Related to Diversity
- Teaching in Racially Diverse College Classrooms
- Learning to Teach for Social Justice
- Challenges in Teaching Diverse Course Content
- Fostering a Safe Environment
- Types of Diversity in the Classroom: Racial, Ethnic
- Cultural Diversity; Gender; Sexual Orientation; Disabilities; and Religion
- Benefits of Diversity in the Classroom
- Experiences of Diverse Teachers and Faculty
