EDU 671 - Understanding Self, Race, Class and Gender to Leverage Student Achievement

3 Hour(s)

After reading research-based materials, teachers will engage in dialogue and reflection and will be provided strategies and support to address issues of race, class, and gender with their students and colleagues. The course is designed to tap urban teachers’ experiences, concerns and dilemmas about serving the needs of urban, low-income and diverse (racially, ethnically, culturally and linguistically) students. Teachers will be reading and writing to learn about how social issues impact student achievement and examine strategies to address classroom challenges more effectively. This course is designed and most appropriate for the urban educator. Others may enroll with consent of the instructor. This is an online course. High speed internet connection is recommended.