EDU 663 - Language and Culture in Education

Pluralistic and global perspective to the equitable education of culturally and linguistically diverse student populations. Emphasis on the effects of cultural values inside and outside the classroom and how these factors influence teaching and learning outcomes and the relationship between language, culture and identity in terms of how teachers can best provide access to the acquisition of English, academic knowledge, and skills by students of other cultures. Cross-cultural growth and competency will be promoted by experiential learning and reflection.