Introduction to Culture for Educators

This module provides techniques for identifying diverse cultures and cultural practices in school populations, assessing the impacts of culture on learning and communication between school and home, and providing a school environment that is welcoming to different cultures. You will explore stereotypes, biases, and conflict styles in different cultures, and their effects on learning.

Understand and apply knowledge about cultural values and beliefs in the context of teaching and learning
Apply knowledge about the effects of racism, stereotyping, and discrimination to teaching and learning
Apply knowledge about cultural conflicts and home events that can have an impact on ELL's learning