Course Overview
Broaden social consciousness by building an understanding for the inclusion of culturally diverse texts in classroom reading and discussions. Through various activities, you will recognize the need for providing opportunities for learners to see themselves in books they read independently and with others. Topics covered in this course describe the value of creating classroom libraries that welcome all learners’ voices in order to build awareness and connections. Additionally, you will learn about the power of listening while conducting classroom empathy interviews to better understand backgrounds and lives. Considering the classroom population, you will identify culturally diverse books, and curate a list of titles that could be curated for a classroom library. Ultimately, you will be able to deliver a book talk on a culturally diverse book in order to build awareness and interest in reading possibilities.
