ONCE1173 - Culturally Responsive Pedagogy in the Diverse Classroom
Course Description
Introduction: Educators and psychologists recognize that learning is significantly influenced by various factors, including stress, anxiety, self-image, cultural expectations, and societal norms. In today’s diverse classrooms, students from various backgrounds bring a wealth of lived experiences that shape their learning journey
Challenges Faced by Students of Color: Research reveals that black students encounter unique obstacles due to unconscious bias and a lack of cultural awareness among teachers. These challenges manifest in disciplinary actions, suspensions, and academic struggles. Additionally, the perception of black children as older than their white peers can lead to inappropriate behavioral expectations.
Creating an Inclusive Learning Environment: In this course, we will explore strategies to bridge the cultural and communication gap between teachers and students. By minimizing biases and fostering understanding, educators can better support the success of all students.
Notes
Instructors: Dionne (Dee) Felix and Julie Coates
Dionne (Dee) Felix is an experienced educator, mentor, and presenter with experience in instruction, course development, and face-to-face and online education. Dee has conducted highly engaging workshops in business writing, education, and faculty and professional development. She has helped traditional and non-traditional learners transform their approach to, and success in, writing. Dee currently teaches in higher education, both the English and Education disciplines.
Julie Coates is an experienced researcher, teacher and trainer in the area of students with ASD. She teaches courses at the graduate level in adult and higher education for the University of South Dakota, does seminars, training and online courses for K-12 teachers, and has experience teaching in an elementary school. Coates wrote the pioneering book Generational Learning Styles. She authored a chapter on students with ASD as co-author of the new book, The Pedagogy of the 21st Century.