Course created in collaboration with Lisa Lewis and is self-paced. Students can enroll anytime. 

Audience: This course is ideal for anyone seeking or currently employed in the following roles/areas: 

• Teacher (Elementary, Middle School, High School, Private School, Pre-School)  
• Para-Educator
• Instructional Assistant
• Assistant Faculty
• Professor
• Adjunct Faculty
• Substitute Teachers
• School Instructional Support
• Staff Development  

Have you ever wondered how culture impacts learning?

This course will examine equity, inclusion, culture, and diversity as they relate to recognizing bias in curriculum and instruction; real-world issues; expectations; respect for different cultures; collaboration; and communication.  

By the end of this course, learners should be able to: 

• Examine equity, inclusion, culture, and diversity as teachers, staff, faculty, and students perceive them.
• Compare and contrast the impacts of culture on learning while evaluating past procedures and present-day strategies and developing possible future approaches.
• Analyze culture in the classroom while keeping school learning in mind.
• Inquire about students’ cultures while creating a framework linking culture to student learning.
• Transform professional practice to better meet the needs of students from various cultures. 

Credit Received: Upon completion, learners will obtain a micro-credential for their digital backpack.  

About the Instructor: