EDUC 390 Multicultural/Alternative Education Experience
This course places students in non-traditional educational settings with students from diverse cultural, socioeconomic and/or geographic backgrounds. Students are required to observe, interact, supervise and/or teach for a minimum of 20 school days (120 hours). Readings on diversity, multicultural education and the sociological dimensions of schools, students and teachers, provide a formal context for reflecting on the field experience. This course takes place during January Term or June (with special permission by the department). Writing a brief proposal and approval by the Department of Education are required for special requests. Offered every January.