2023-2024 Graduate Catalog

EDUT 5209 Responsive Teaching-Special Ed

Culturally Responsive Teaching in the Special Education Classroom

This course is designed to empower special education teachers with the necessary skills and knowledge to create an inclusive and culturally responsive classroom environment. The course emphasizes strategies for culturally responsive teaching practices, promoting equitable approaches to pre-referral/referral processes, IEP development, and effective communication with caregivers. You will learn how to develop instruction based on the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework to meet the diverse needs of students from various cultural backgrounds. Walk away with a comprehensive toolkit to foster inclusive and equitable practices, so every learner can thrive.

Credits

1-3