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MEd 604

Cultural and Multicultural Educational Studies
Name: Cultural and Multicultural Educational Studies
Course Number: MEd 604
Credit(s): 3

Course Description

MEd 604, Cultural and Multicultural Education, explores the influences of culture and multiculturalism on teaching and learning. This course addresses theoretical and pedagogical issues related to the education of culturally, ethnically, linguistically, and low-income populations across educational settings. Topics covered include the history, body of evidence, and pedagogy on multiculturalism, multi-ethnicity, educational equity, bilingualism, and social justice. The course also delves into language, cultural identity, religion, citizenship, immigration, and race in relation to schooling.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Develop the ability to create equal educational opportunities for students from diverse racial, ethnic, social-class, and cultural groups.
  • Critically analyze theoretical and pedagogical issues pertinent to the education of culturally, ethnically, linguistically, and low-income populations across educational settings.
  • Understand how to impart the knowledge, attitudes, and skills needed to function effectively in a pluralistic democratic society.
  • Describe learning and teaching approaches to achieve educational equity among diverse student populations.

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