EDF 2085 - Introduction to Diversity for Educators

3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
AA Elective: Yes
This course for prospective educators provides an exploration of issues of diversity, including the influence of exceptionalities, culture, family, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, religious affiliation, language of origin, ethnicity, and age upon the educational experience. In this course, students explore personal attitudes toward diversity and exceptionalities. The curriculum provides information on the Florida Educator Accomplished Practices, Sunshine State Standards, and the Professional Educator Competencies. This course requires students to complete a minimum of 15 hours of field-based experience working with diverse populations of children and youth in schools or similar settings. The field experience should not be via virtual modes of interaction such as film or the Internet.

NOTE(S): In order to participate in on-site Polk County School Board assignments, students are required to be fingerprinted at the Polk County School Board Office and undergo a background check at the student’s expense.

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