EDU1143 — Multicultural Education / Human Relations
EDU 1143 - Multicultural Education / Human Relations EDU 1143 - Multicultural Education / Human Relations 3 Credits Emphasizes the development of classroom teachers who are multiculturally informed, gender fair, and disability aware. Examines issues such as racism, sexism, oppression, prejudice and discrimination. The course aims to increase students’ capacity to identify, discuss, and reflect on the ethical dimensions of political, social and personal life and to examine the responsibility of classroom teachers to practice productive citizenship. Emphasis is on demonstrating multicultural competence require of all successful teachers working with diverse youth. Designed to meet State of Minnesota human relations requirement for teacher licensure. This course meets the Minnesota Processional Educator Licensing and Standards board (PELSB) 8710.2000, Sub. 5, Standard 4B, Subp. 6, Standard 5A, Subp. 4, Standard 3D, E, F, G, H, J, Q, Subp. 6, Standard 5B, Subp. 7, Standard 6B, Subp. 3, Standard 2A, 2B, 2C. Major Content Areas Culturally competent communication skills: 15% Exploration of the cultural content, world view, and concepts of African American and immigrant cultures (e.g., African, Hmong, Hispanic, Tibetan), with emphasis on Minnesota-based American Indian tribes: 40% Recognition of dehumanizing institutional and personal biases, discrimination, or prejudices regarding race, disability, or sexual preference: 15% Personal cultural identity definitions/concepts: 15% Ethica