EDTS 524 - Teaching The African-American Student (3)

It’s no secret that an achievement gap exists for many African-American students in the U.S. education system. But what are the real causes behind this gap, and what can you do to help bridge it for your students?

In this course, you will take an in-depth look at the cultural, political, and socioeconomic factors that contribute to the statistically lower performance among African-American students. You’ll learn to create culturally responsive classroom practices that aim to overcome the barriers and biases that impact African-American students. This includes a series of guiding principles in assessment, instruction, and cultural enrichment that engage and support this population of students. In addition, you’ll learn instructional and assessment strategies that will help even the most vulnerable students feel confident, motivated, and included.

Using the techniques from this course, you will be able to create a classroom environment that is inclusive and supportive of all students, regardless of cultural or socioeconomic background.