LIBS 3200 - Foundations of Education in a Diverse Society (WP)

4 unit(s)

(Formerly LIBS 3000) Addresses the major historical, social, and cultural foundations of education with an emphasis on diversity; the major theories of learning; and how culture, socio-economic status, sexuality, and gender influence achievement. Students will have the opportunity to review the new California Teaching Performance Expectations/Standards and how they function in K-12 spaces. Special emphasis will be on learning about California’s English Learners and students who have special needs. Course requirements include twenty (20) hours of classroom observation. Fingerprint clearance from the Public Safety office on campus and tuberculosis clearance must be completed before the first week of the semester to ensure timely placement for field experience. Placements may be limited or unavailable for students with felony convictions. Open only to Liberal Studies majors.

Satisfies upper-division writing proficiency requirement.

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