EDU 6523 Meeting the Diverse Needs of Learners
In this course, learners will identify strategies to promote success for diverse student populations. The United States continues to experience increasing cultural diversity and today's educators must become proficient in reaching diverse and exceptional students. Additionally, individuals differ in gender, sexual orientation, age, physical, and mental abilities. The purpose of this course is to address the nature of cultural diversity, its sources, and its importance to educators. Learners will understand how to adapt instructions to the needs of diverse students, taking into consideration epistemological and axiological perspectives unique to each culture.