2019-2020 Graduate Catalog

EDUA 5748 Teaching African-American Students

TEACHING THE AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDENT
This course provides an in-depth look at the achievement gap that exists for many African-American students in the U.S. education system and several of the cultural, political, and socioeconomic factors that contribute to this gap. In the course, you will learn how to create culturally responsive classroom practices that aim to overcome the barriers and biases that impact African-American students. This includes a series of guiding principles in assessment, instruction, and cultural enrichment that engage and support African-American students.

Credits

3