Fall 2018

Developing Inclusive School Contexts 
EDUC 6910.031

Course Description

As doctoral students in the Ed.D program, you must be prepared to examine and manage many factors that can affect the education of students. In The Inclusive District, we will examine the increase diversity present in your schools and in the world. Some questions we will explore are:

• How can we as an educational leaders prepare our staff to address the needs of students who differ from the majority population in culture, ethnicity, gender, language abilities, mental and physical capacity, and sexual orientation
• How do we support culturally responsive pedagogy in our schools
• How do we engage families and community members in meaningful ways
• How do we prepare our school community to appreciate diversity, respect differences, and think about issues from multiple perspectives

Doctoral students will work collaboratively in small and large groups to share research, analyses, and resources.

During this class, we will discuss our own experiences, gain insights into the experiences and perspectives of others, and work collaboratively to analyze case studies from multiple perspectives.  We will discuss the ways in which we, as educators, can proactively address difference within our classrooms and schools, and create and implement plans of action that enhance educational opportunities for all students.