EDU3017 - Introduction to Multicultural Education

Course Description

ED 277 provides an examination of multicultural perspectives, principles, and practices to prepare students in becoming culturally competent educators and communicators. The significance of advocating for diversity, and understanding students' cultural backgrounds, assets, and strengths will be emphasized. Students will learn to create positive and inclusive learning environments and experiences for all learners. They will acquire strategies to develop and deliver culturally responsive teaching and instruction. Students will learn to utilize authentic assessments as a primary tool to guide instructional decision making. Students will conduct research on issues and challenges facing students and educators in today's culturally diverse classrooms.

Please contact course Program Coordinator, Veronica Ogata, at vogata@hawaii.edu for more information and to register.

Learner Outcomes

Upon successful completion of ED 277, the student should be able to:

1. Develop an educational philosophy reflecting culturally responsive perspectives, principles, and practices.
2. Create positive and inclusive learning environments and experiences for all learners.
3. Interact and communicate with students, families, professionals, and community members in culturally respectful ways.
4. Develop and deliver culturally responsive teaching and instruction.
5. Use authentic assessments that represent levels of performance.
6. Advocate for diversity within and beyond the classroom walls.
7. Devise and systematically conduct research on multicultural issues in education, using quantitative and qualitative methods.

Notes

Please contact course Program Coordinator, Veronica Ogata, at vogata@hawaii.edu for more information and to register.

This course is conducted fully online. This course is completely ASYNCHRONOUS. Students are not required to meet with each other and/or the instructor at a specific time. However, this course may include one or more OPTIONAL synchronous online activities. This course may also include field assignments that can be done virtually. The required textbook can be purchased or rented from an online source such as Amazon. The required textbook is not available at the Kapiolani Community College Bookstore. This course does not have proctored exams. Email the instructor (cmawana@hawaii.edu) as needed for additional information and check your email account regularly for course notifications. To take an online course, you must have regular access to a desktop or laptop computer and a reliable Internet connection.

If you are a student with a documented disability and have not voluntarily disclosed the nature of your disability so that we may coordinate the accommodations you need, you are invited to contact the Disability Support Services Office (DSSO) in 'Ilima 107, ph. (808)734-9552, or email kapdss@hawaii.edu for assistance. For students whose primary disability is Deaf or hard of hearing, contact the Kapi'olani Community College Deaf Center, ph. (808)734-9210, (808)447-3145/ (808)447-3141 (videophone), or email kapdeaf1@hawaii.edu.

Please note: Due to the COVID-19 health and safety requirements, ZOOM or phone appointment will replace face to face meetings until further notice. You will need to contact Kapi'olani CC's DSSO or Deaf Center to request accommodations in a Kapi'olani CC course even if you've already registered or are receiving services at another UH campus's disability support program.

Refund/Drop Policy:

100% refund: Notification to Non-Credit Registration made 10 business days or more prior to start of course.

50% refund: Notification to Non-Credit Registration made 5-9 business days prior to start of course.

0% refund: Notification to Non-Credit Registration made less than 5 business days prior to start of course.