ECE 3610 - Teaching for Social Justice

Credits: 4

Description: Students will engage in an initial study of issues related to life in poverty and its impact on teaching and learning. Course content will include the critical impact of family and community partnerships; curriculum design; instructional strategies and assessment; relationship-driven classroom management; and teachers as learners, leaders and advocates related to issues of social justice and equity. Students are required to participate in a 45 hour field experience located in a high-needs community-based program serving young children and families.