In this course, students will be able to:
1. Critically evaluate how their own and others’ assumptions, attitudes, and behaviors are shaped by culture (Bennett, 2019; Gay, 2018; Hollie, 2018; Lindsey, Thousand, Jew, & Piowlski, 2018; Walter, 2018; TESOL: 2.a, 2.f);
2. Appraise how cultural conflicts, home events, and parental involvement influence learning outcomes for English learners and other culturally and linguistically diverse students (Bennett, 2019; Gay, 2018; Hollie, 2018; Malone, 2017; Walter, 2018; TESOL: 2.c, 2.d);
3. Propose strategies to combat obstacles to creating a more pluralistic, tolerant, and equitable learning environment for all students (e.g., racism, stereotyping, or discrimination, etc.; Bennett, 2019; Gay, 2018; Gollnick & Chinn, 2017; Hollie, 2018; Walter, 2018; TESOL: 2.b);
4. Evaluate classroom materials for examples of cultural bias within the curriculum and advocate for materials free of such biases (Bennett, 2019; Gay, 2018; Hollie, 2018; Walter, 2018; TESOL: 2.b);
5. Formulate a personal philosophy with respect to the role of the teacher in serving culturally and linguistically diverse student populations (Bennett, 2019; Gay, 2018; Hollie, 2018; Walter, 2018; TESOL: 2.a, 2.b, 2.c, 2.d, 2.e, 2.f, 2.g).