EDTS 512 - Instructional Strategies for Diverse Student Populations (3)

Today’s classroom is more diverse than ever before. This diversity enriches the lives of everyone involved, but it can also bring challenges if you and your students do not approach it with the appropriate mind-set.

In this course, you will learn how to build cultural competence and awareness in both yourself and your students. You’ll discover strategies for building community and differentiating instruction to create a learning environment in which all students can reach their potential. For example, you’ll have the opportunity to examine the demographics of your own state and school district, and to cultivate techniques for getting to know different cultures’ norms and expectations. You’ll learn to create a positive learning environment by reaching and supporting all learners and by helping students build relationships with one another regardless of cultural differences.

Using the techniques from this course, you will be able to create a rich, culturally sensitive environment where all students can grow and learn from each other.