READ 685 - Multicultural/Multilingual Curriculum and Instruction

3 credits.
This course provides an introduction to multicultural/multilingual instruction with an emphasis on culturally/linguistically responsive instruction and assessment. The role of social class, language, and ethnicity and their influence on educational opportunities are studied. Classroom teachers, reading specialists, and literacy coaches will examine instructional materials and methods to meet the needs of students from different cultures and speaking different languages in the K-12 classroom.

Prerequisite(s): None.