Program 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.

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At a Glance

Extended Education
Approximately 15 hours
Up to 6 months to complete coursewor
1 PDU
Graduate Level Professional Development Credit
$150
Key Features

Online and self-paced | Dedicated mentor | Interactive assignments

Real-world case studies | Earn graduate level professional development credits

Upon successful mastery of this course, you will be able to: 
  • Explain the importance of providing opportunities for students to see themselves in texts.
  • Describe the value of creating classroom libraries that welcome all students’ voices.
  • Explain the benefits of conducting empathy interviews to better understand students’ backgrounds and lives.
  • Formulate a list of books you would curate for your classroom library, keeping in mind the background of your student population.
  • Demonstrate ways to build student awareness of culturally diverse books.
Course Topics:
  • Providing Opportunities for Students to See Themselves in Texts
  • Creating Classroom Libraries That Welcome Students’ Voices
  • Conducting Empathy Interviews That Welcome Students’ Voices
  • Curating Diverse Books for Your Classroom Library
  • Building Student Awareness of Culturally Diverse Books

Who Should Enroll? 6-12th grade teachers, teacher candidates, school administrators, para-educators

Earn your credit in 3 simple steps

Step 1 Register online.

Step 2 Complete the course.

Step 3 Receive credits and obtain an official transcript.

 

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What are Graduate-level Professional Development Credits?

Graduate-level professional development credits are not part of a degree program but instead are primarily used for professional advancement such as salary increment steps and recertification. Students should seek approval from appropriate district officials before enrolling in these courses.

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