KLAS1309 Cultural Diversity in Education and Pedagogy (5 cr)

Grading scale
0-5
Teaching languages
English , Finnish

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of the course, students will
- be able to recognise and evaluate their own cultural values and actions and the relevance of these relevance in pedagogy
- have the tools to theoretically analyse cultural diversity
- be able to apply the theories acquired during the course to education and pedagogy
- have greater awareness of the opportunities and challenges for pedagogy brought by increasing cultural diversity
- have the readiness to promote social justice in cultural diverse educational settings through their theoretical and practical knowledge

Study methods

Participation in contact teaching and/or independent study, learning assignments and/or exam. Mode of completion to be specified in the Study Programme.

Content

Intercultural communication, cultural and ethnic diversity, identity, culturally responsive teaching, racism, prejudice, discrimination, participation, equality

Materials

Following literature and other study materials mentioned in the study programme.

Literature:

ISBN-number Author, year of publication, title, publisher
Nieto, S. (2010). Language, culture and teaching. Critical perspectives. New York: Routledge.

Assessment criteria

Active participation in teaching and completing and passing learning assignments/exam.