CD 4020 - Diverse Learners in Today’s Classrooms

Prerequisite(s): None.
In today’s classrooms, educators must consider the legal and ethical principles impacting instruction and knowledge of learners. This course introduces and identifies principles and theories, as well as foundational knowledge and practice that are relevant to laws, policies, and historical points of view that encompass human diversity issues and their impact on a child’s success at school. The foundations established in the course will be utilized to influence professional practice and equip educators with the knowledge of instructional planning, best practices, and differentiated instruction for all exceptionalities. Maximizing opportunities for success includes understanding all exceptionalities and models of collaborative instruction and inclusion of support services. Credit(s): 3