ED 322 - Inclusion, Equity, and Diversity in Education

Specifically the course will address historical and contemporary perspectives on teaching learners with disabilities, gifts and talents, and learners who are culturally and linguistically diverse; strategies for differentiation of instruction; and designing learning activities and learning environments for all learners using an RTI (response to instruction) framework for academics and behavior. The focus of this course is on the understanding of individual differences to ensure inclusive learning and environments that enable each learner to meet high expectations. Emphasis will be placed on evidence-based strategies within a universal design for learning (UDL) approach.

This course is required of all teacher candidates. A 30 clinical experience is embedded in this course with the purpose to connect theory and practice. A portion of the class meetings will be held at a partner school.

Four credits.

Prerequisite(s): ED 240 .