4/29/2024 8:48:30 AM	CHLD 68 Course Outline as of Spring 2006	Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  CHLD 68	Title:  ISSUES IN DIVERSITY
Full Title:  Issues in Diversity
Last Reviewed:5/9/2022

Units		Course Hours per Week			Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	3.00	Lecture Scheduled	3.00		17.5 max.	Lecture Scheduled	52.50
Minimum	3.00	Lab Scheduled	0		8 min.	Lab Scheduled	0
		Contact DHR	0			Contact DHR	0
		Contact Total	3.00			Contact Total	52.50
		Non-contact DHR	0			Non-contact DHR Total	0

Total Out of Class Hours:  105.00

Total Student Learning Hours: 157.50

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade or P/NP
Repeatability:  00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As: 
Formerly:  CHILD 68

Catalog Description:

In this course students will compare and analyze the dynamic interactions of race, culture, gender and socio-economic class as they relate to the education of children from diverse populations. Students will recognize and contrast cultural and historical perspectives of various cultural groups to promote understanding, knowledge, attitudes and skills for educating children in a pluralistic society. Students will learn to recognize and confront barriers that interfere with their ability to work effectively with diverse populations of children and families.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:

Recommended Preparation:
Eligibility of ENGL 100 or ESL 100. Completion of CHLD 10 OR CHLD 110.1 and CHLD 110.2.

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

Students will compare and analyze the dynamic interactions of race, culture, gender and socio-economic class as they relate to the education of children from diverse populations. They will learn to recognize and develop strategies to work effectively with diverse populations of children and families in educational settings.

(Grade or P/NP)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:Eligibility of ENGL 100 or ESL 100. Completion of CHLD 10 OR CHLD 110.1 and CHLD 110.2.
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:		Effective:	Fall 1991	Inactive:
Area:	D G	Social and Behavioral Sciences American Cultures/Ethnic Studies
CSU GE:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
	D	Social Science		Fall 2002
	D3	Ethnic Studies
	D4	Gender Studies
IGETC:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
CSU Transfer:	Transferable	Effective:	Fall 1991	Inactive:
UC Transfer:		Effective:		Inactive:
C-ID:
CID Descriptor: ECE 230	Teaching in a Diverse Society	SRJC Equivalent Course(s): CHLD68

Certificate/Major Applicable: Certificate Applicable Course

COURSE CONTENT

Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate attitudes and capabilities for humane, sensitive and

  critical inquiry into cultural and historical issues--specifically

  those related to discrimination and education in a pluralistic

  society.

2. Identify and analyze their own cultural backgrounds, and contrast

  and compare their cultural identity to those of other groups.

  Recognized groups include African Americans, Asian Americans,

  Chicano/Latino Americans, European Americans, Indigenous Peoples of

  the Americas and Americans of Middle Eastern origin.

3. Develop and implement strategies to counter stereotyping and

  discriminatory behavior in educational settings.

4. Compare and contrast diverse cultural values and childrearing

  practices in order to work more effectively with children and

  families.

5. Analyze contemporary educational practices and environments for

  cultural sensitivity.

6. Negotiate cultural conflicts between parents, teachers, children

  and administration in an educational setting.

7. Utilize multicultural materials appropriate in a classroom.

8. Effectively research significant issues and theories relating to

  multicultural education in the United States.

Topics and Scope

The following topics will be addressed from an American multicultural

context:

I.   Race and Cultural Styles and Practices

    A. Identification of ethnic/cultural groups, including African

       American, Asian American, Chicano/Latino American, European

       American, Indigenous Peoples of the Americas and Americans of

       Middle Eastern origin.

    B. Theories of the development of culture and language

    C. Beliefs and values of the previously listed groups

    D. Childrearing practices of the previously listed groups

    E. The unique needs of multiracial children and families

II.  Discriminatory Behavior in Education

    A. Role of oppression and its effect on education

    B. Historical dynamics of discrimination against women, ethnic and

       racial minorities and people with disabilities

    C. Patterns of institutional discrimination

    D. Critical analysis of self in regards to prejudice

III. Development of Bias and Prejudice in Children

    A. Development of concepts of race, gender, disabilities, ethnicity,

       age and social class

    B. Identification of prejudice and discriminatory attitudes in

       childcare

    C. Social, cultural and institutional influences on development of

       biased attitudes

IV.  Multicultural Educational Environments

    A. Examine and identify culturally sensitive interactions and

       communication between adults and children

    B. Multicultural classroom materials

    C. Visual/aesthetic environments that reflect cultural diversity

    D. Integration of cultural competence in educational settings

V.   Appropriate Educational Practices Developing Sensitivity to the Role

    and Importance of:

    A. Working with cultural conflict and discriminatory behavior

    B. Cultural context of learning styles

    C. Curriculum development

VI.  Parents and Community

    A. Parent/teacher communications

    B. Parent involvement

    C. Curriculum materials/resources

    D. Community networking and resources

VII. Understanding of Appropriate Methods of Inquiry into the Course

    Topics

Assignments:

  Assignments may include the following:

 1.  Journals reflecting personal response to concepts presented in the

     class or in the readings. Approximately 10 journals of 500 words

 2.  Three written section reviews of approximately 3 pages

 3.  In-depth cultural self-study, approximately 5-10 pages

 4.  Participation in written exercises in class

 5.  Reading of text, handouts and articles of approximately 20 pages per

     week

 6.  Cultural research project

 7.  Term paper on a relevant topic, 5 pages

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.

Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing.		Writing 30 - 50%
Written homework, Term papers, Journal
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.		Problem Solving 0 - 0%
None
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.		Skill Demonstrations 30 - 50%
Class presentations and participation
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.		Exams 20 - 40%
Essays and section reviews
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.		Other Category 0 - 0%
None

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

  Ramsey. Teaching and Learning in a Diverse World, Teachers College

Press, 2004.

 Gonzalez-Mena, Janet. Diversity in Early Care and Education,

4th edition. 2004.

 Pulido-Tobiasson, Dora and Gonzalez-Mena, Janet. A Place to Begin.

Calif: Tomorrow, 1999.

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