TESL6010-A Devel Cultural Awareness/Senst (Fall 2014)
Course Details
Section will be taught totally online with no scheduled class meetings. Students must arrange for daily access to a computer and the Internet prior to the start of classes. Robert Morris labs are to be used only as a backup in special situations and may not be relied upon for extended periods of time. In addition to the Internet link, online classes have a large emphasis on email. All messages from the instructor and other information regarding online classes, including user ids, passwords, and login instructions will be sent to your Robert Morris University email account. Visit http://rmu.blackboard.com/ for more information.
Session, Dates: 4 (10/18/2014 - 12/13/2014)
Days: ONLINE
Time: -
Location: Internet/Online
Room:
Seats Available: 16 Seats
Credits: 3
Course Description
Developing Cultural Awareness and Sensitivity provides an examination of theory, diversity, and pedagogy constructs for explicit applications to practice in classrooms with English Language Learners. A historical exploration of immigration, cultural perspectives, and teaching practices that demonstrate and explicate the interconnectedness of culture and cognition are provided, and a framework for creating a culturally responsive classroom environment is developed.
Course Materials
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Richard G. Fuller, D.Ed.
fuller@rmu.edu
412-397-6029 phone
412-397-6044 fax
Wheatley Center 211
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Director, Center for Innovative Teaching
Center for Innovative Teaching
Professor of Education
Education
Director, Doctor of Philosophy in Instructional Management and Leadership Program
Doctor of Philosophy in Instructional Management and Leadership Program
fuller@rmu.edu
412-397-6029 phone
412-397-6044 fax
Wheatley Center 211
Profile