ED 312 — Human Relations and Diversity in Education
ED 312 Human Relations and Diversity in Education covers concepts and ideas that enable students to recognize and identify oppression, discrimination, and racism, along with learning techniques for building a community of teachers and learners in a pluralistic society with its great variety of cultures, value systems, and lifestyles. This course includes the study of diverse groups¿ language, history, government, and culture.Through inquiry-based learning, students will critically examine bias, discrimination, and prejudice, focusing on their impact within educational settings. The course emphasizes culturally responsive teaching practices, equity in education, and fostering inclusive classroom environments that support diverse learners. Students will explore effective communication strategies for engaging with families from various cultural backgrounds, including school-to-home connections and community involvement.Course assignments include a DEI Textual Analysis Presentation, a Multicultural Research and Presentation Project, and a Culturally Responsive Lesson Plan, all of which assess students¿ ability to apply human relations principles to teaching. Additionally, students will complete a Teacher Interview Assignment, engage in lesson planning that integrates diverse perspectives, and participate in reflective writing assignments that analyze best practices in human relations for educators.Assessments align with the Minnesota Standards of Effective Practice (MN-SEPT) and
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- Early Childhood Education, BS
- Educational Studies, BS (Non-Licensure)
- Elementary Education, BS
- K-12 or 5-12 Licensure
- Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL), BS - K-12
- Business Education, BS
- Physical Education and Health, BS - Teaching
- Early Childhood Special Education, BS
- Special Ed: Academic and Behavioral Strategist, BS