EG 5283 - Developing Critical Cultural Competence (3)

This course will provide candidates the opportunity to develop an informed perspective on the social, cultural and political influences on our education system. After taking this course, candidates will better understand their roles in student achievement and how their own cultural lenses impact their relationships with students, teachers, and families. Additionally, candidates will experience and lead crucial conversations about race, ethnicity and linguistic diversity and apply strategies to bring a faculty closer to closing achievement gaps between groups. The goal of this course is to provide teachers, instructional coaches and administrators with the tools to lead and to help others lead in a diverse environment. Ed.S. sections have additional course assignments.