EDUC X 321.25

In this online course, students define and recognize culture and its role in children's development. Students are introduced to theory and practice for anti-bias in early childhood education and curriculum.

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What you will learn.

Understand the role of culture in child development

Learn theory and practice for anti-bias early childhood education

Become a culturally sensitive teacher

About This Course

This course introduces students to Culturally Responsive Teaching (CRT) and theory by incorporating strategies for creating a student-centered classroom. Students will learn to define anti-racism, identify embedded privilege and reflect on and recognize personal bias. Students will work on creating identity-safe, care-oriented classrooms. Specific topics include how to “center” the curriculum to authentically include linguistic diversity, diverse cultures and communities, understanding micro-aggressions and social justice.

This course applies toward the following programs

Early Childhood Education - Lead Teacher Advanced Courses

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Early Childhood Education - Lead Teacher Advanced Courses

certificate Gain the essential knowledge needed to become a Lead Teacher or Master Teacher in a preschool or child-care setting, for children ages birth to five. This online certificate, when combined with our ECE Associate Teacher certificate, meets the 24 ECE/CD semester units needed for advanced Child Development teaching permits and Transitional Kindergarten ECE units.

Gain the essential knowledge needed to become a Lead Teacher or Master Teacher in a preschool or child-care setting, for children ages birth to five. This online certificate, when combined with our ECE Associate Teacher certificate, meets the 24 ECE/CD semester units needed for advanced Child Development teaching permits and Transitional Kindergarten ECE units.