Course Description
The course addresses diversity issues that affect students in K-12 classrooms. Hate crime protected identities will be examined, as well as other differences – like body size, low socio-economic status, homelessness, expelled & suspended students, children of incarcerated parents, and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES). If left unaddressed, these issues can lead to negative school experience that disenfranchise students from learning opportunities. Increasing future educators’ and other professionals’ awareness of strategies that convey respect and value for students’ differences is critical for creating an inclusive and safe school climate for all students.
