Course Overview
This course is designed to help teachers develop the tools needed to understand, teach, and celebrate culture and diversity in the classroom setting. When students see themselves represented in the classroom environment, materials used, and the curriculum taught, they will be more engaged, and academic achievement will increase.
Objectives
- Students will identify and understand their own culture.
- Students will learn about other cultures.
- Students will celebrate other cultures.
Instructor
Kathy Vining
B.S., M.Ed., Admin; Certificate in Equity & Urban Education38 years in K-12 and post-secondary education, AVID teacher, Path Specialist, Multicultural Specialist.
AVID staff developer, Equity trainer, REACH facilitator, Equity/TitleIX/Section 504 Compliance, Officer.
My goal is to support teachers as they strive to become more culturally responsive in order to meet the diverse needs of their students.
I enjoy writing, painting, ATV’ing, camping, fishing, and other outdoor activities.