EDUC 204 Families Communities & Culture*

This course examines the interactions of schools, families, communities, and diverse cultures as a basis for reflecting on the social context of learning. This course meets the Idaho Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing Outcomes. Prerequisite: ENGL 101.

Credits

3.00 Credits

General Education Competency

Social & Behavioral Way of Knowing

EDUC 204Families Communities & Culture*

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I. General Information

Department

II. Course Specification

General Education Competency

Social & Behavioral Way of Knowing

Credit Hours Narrative

3.00 Credits

III. Catalog Course Description

This course examines the interactions of schools, families, communities, and diverse cultures as a basis for reflecting on the social context of learning. This course meets the Idaho Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing Outcomes. Prerequisite: ENGL 101.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

  • Understand how learners grow and develop, recognizing that patterns of learning and development vary individually with and across the cognitive, linguistic, social, emotional, and physical areas, and designs and implements developmentally appropriate and challenging learning experiences. (Standard 1: Learning Development)
  • Use understanding of individual difference and diverse cultures and communities to ensure inclusive learning invironments that enable each learner to meet high standards. (Standard 2: Learning Differences)
  • Seek appropriate leadership roles and opportunities to take responsibility for student learning, to collaborate with learners, families, colleagues, other school professionals, and community memebers to ensure learner growth, and to advance the profession. (Standard 10: Leadership and Collaboration)
  • Develop an understanding of self and the world by examining the dynamic interaction of individuals, groups, and societies as they shape and are shaped by history, culture, institutions, and ideas.
  • Utilize Social Science approaches, such as research methods, inquiry, or problem-solving, to examine the variety of perspectives about human experiences.
  • Evaluate how reasoning, history, or culture informs and guides individual, civic, or global decisions.
  • Understand and appreciate similarities and differences among and between individuals, cultures, or societies across space and time.

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

VI. Delivery Methodologies