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Culture and Inclusion

EDUC-31217

Examination of culture and cultural diversity and the relationship to academic achievement, development, implementation and evaluation of culturally inclusive instruction. Topics include cultural concepts and perspectives; cultural contact; cultural diversity in California and the United States; cross-cultural interaction; the roles of culture in the classroom and the school; culturally inclusive learning environments; family and community involvement; and culturally inclusive curriculum and instruction.

This course is part of the following California Commission on Teacher Credentialing program(s): CLAD Through CTEL

Course Information

Online
4.00 units
$475.00
Notes: CLAD Through CTEL program candidates must have an application on file prior to enrolling in this course. Requirement for the CLAD Through CTEL Certificate.

If you need this course in order to apply to a Preliminary Teaching Credential program, you may take this course without the required prerequisite.

You must register for this course with the Letter Grade Option. If you do not then you will need to retake the course at your own expense with the Letter Grade in order to be eligible for a CLAD Authorization.

Course sessions

Closed

Section ID:

184577

Class type:

Online Asynchronous.

This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.

Textbooks:

Other People's Children: Cultural Conflict in the Classroom 2nd
by Delpit

ISBN / ASIN: 9781595580740

You may purchase textbooks via the UC San Diego Bookstore.

Policies:

  • No refunds after: 9/24/2024

Schedule:

No information available at this time.
Closed

Instructor: Sue Alderson, M.A.

Sue Alderson, M.A.

Bilingual Counselor for the past 20 years, specializing in multicultural issues and addiction

Sue Castaneda has been a bilingual counselor for the past 20 years, specializing in multicultural issues and addiction. She also teaches basic counseling, multicultural diversity in the school and workplace, and identification and intervention strategies for at risk students.

Full Bio
Closed

Section ID:

184578

Class type:

Online Asynchronous.

This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.

Textbooks:

An Introduction to Multicultural Education 6th
by James A. Bank

ISBN / ASIN: 9780134800363

You may purchase textbooks via the UC San Diego Bookstore.

Policies:

  • No refunds after: 10/1/2024

Schedule:

No information available at this time.
Closed

Instructor: Heather Chell, M.A.

Heather Chell, M.A.

Master's in Reading, a Clear Multiple Subject Credential with a CLAD Emphasis, supplemental authorizations in English & Physical Education

Heather Chell holds a master's degree in reading, a Clear Multiple Subject Credential with a CLAD Emphasis and supplemental authorizations in English & Physical Education. She also holds a staff developer/peer coach certification. In addition, she is a lead teacher and master teacher in the San Diego Unified School District.

Full Bio
Closed

Section ID:

184579

Class type:

Online Asynchronous.

This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.

Textbooks:

An Introduction to Multicultural Education 6th
by James A. Bank

ISBN / ASIN: 9780134800363

You may purchase textbooks via the UC San Diego Bookstore.

Policies:

  • No refunds after: 10/15/2024

Schedule:

No information available at this time.
Closed

Instructor: Toni Bastian, M.A.

Toni Bastian, M.A.

Reading/Language Arts Instructor in the Riverside Unified School District, holds a Clear Multiple Subject Credential and a CLAD authorization.

Toni Bastian is a reading/language arts instructor in the Riverside Unified School District. She has many years of teaching experience and holds a Clear Multiple Subject Credential and a CLAD authorization. Bastian received her teaching credential and master's degree in language arts, language arts with an emphasis in reading from California State University San Bernadino.

Full Bio
Closed

Section ID:

184580

Class type:

Online Asynchronous.

This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.

Textbooks:

No textbook required.

Policies:

  • No refunds after: 10/22/2024

Schedule:

No information available at this time.
Closed

Instructor: Dale Pluciennik, M.A.

Dale Pluciennik, M.A.

Single Subject Teacher Credential: BCLAD (Spanish), Social Science, English, Spanish, Foundational Math

Dale Pluciennik received a master's degree in history with an emphasis in colonial Latin America, North America and European imperialism from San Diego State University. He is a member of the Phi Alpha Theta history honors society and has researched and studied world history from ancient to modern times. This research has included extensive primary and secondary source material. He has lead lecture discussions in history at the graduate level as well as taught from K-12 as a substitute teacher for the Ramona Unified School District. He has a California BCLAD clear credential (Spanish) with authorizations to teach social science, English, Spanish and foundational math. He has a background in the studies of all of world history and has taught SDAIE history course with ELLs from all over the world. He currently teaches at San Marcos High School.

Full Bio
Closed

Section ID:

184581

Class type:

Online Asynchronous.

This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.

Textbooks:

All course materials are included unless otherwise stated.

Policies:

  • No refunds after: 10/29/2024

Schedule:

No information available at this time.
Closed

Instructor: Carrie Lancon, M.A.

Carrie Lancon, M.A.

Principal at El Camino Creek Elementary in Encinitas USD she holds a Multiple Subjects Credential, BCLAD, and an Administrative Services Credential.

Carrie Brown, M.A, serves as principal at El Camino Creek Elementary in Encinitas USD. She holds a Multiple Subjects Credential, BCLAD, and an Administrative Services Credential. Her career includes experience in bilingual education, educational leadership, differentiated instruction, classroom management, and promoting a positive school climate.

Full Bio
Closed

Section ID:

184582

Class type:

Online Asynchronous.

This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.

Textbooks:

An Introduction to Multicultural Education 6th
by James A. Bank

ISBN / ASIN: 9780134800363

You may purchase textbooks via the UC San Diego Bookstore.

Policies:

  • No refunds after: 11/12/2024

Schedule:

No information available at this time.
Closed

Instructor: Heather Chell, M.A.

Heather Chell, M.A.

Master's in Reading, a Clear Multiple Subject Credential with a CLAD Emphasis, supplemental authorizations in English & Physical Education

Heather Chell holds a master's degree in reading, a Clear Multiple Subject Credential with a CLAD Emphasis and supplemental authorizations in English & Physical Education. She also holds a staff developer/peer coach certification. In addition, she is a lead teacher and master teacher in the San Diego Unified School District.

Full Bio
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Section ID:

185716

Class type:

Online Asynchronous.

This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.

Textbooks:

All course materials are included unless otherwise stated.

Policies:

  • No refunds after: 1/7/2025

Schedule:

No information available at this time.
Add To Cart

Instructor: Heather Chell, M.A.

Heather Chell, M.A.

Master's in Reading, a Clear Multiple Subject Credential with a CLAD Emphasis, supplemental authorizations in English & Physical Education

Heather Chell holds a master's degree in reading, a Clear Multiple Subject Credential with a CLAD Emphasis and supplemental authorizations in English & Physical Education. She also holds a staff developer/peer coach certification. In addition, she is a lead teacher and master teacher in the San Diego Unified School District.

Full Bio
Add To Cart

Section ID:

185717

Class type:

Online Asynchronous.

This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.

Textbooks:

An Introduction to Multicultural Education 6th
by James A. Bank

ISBN / ASIN: 9780134800363

You may purchase textbooks via the UC San Diego Bookstore.

Policies:

  • No refunds after: 1/14/2025

Schedule:

No information available at this time.
Add To Cart

Instructor: Toni Bastian, M.A.

Toni Bastian, M.A.

Reading/Language Arts Instructor in the Riverside Unified School District, holds a Clear Multiple Subject Credential and a CLAD authorization.

Toni Bastian is a reading/language arts instructor in the Riverside Unified School District. She has many years of teaching experience and holds a Clear Multiple Subject Credential and a CLAD authorization. Bastian received her teaching credential and master's degree in language arts, language arts with an emphasis in reading from California State University San Bernadino.

Full Bio
Add To Cart

Section ID:

185718

Class type:

Online Asynchronous.

This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.

Textbooks:

No textbook required.

Policies:

  • No refunds after: 1/28/2025

Schedule:

No information available at this time.
Add To Cart

Instructor: Dale Pluciennik, M.A.

Dale Pluciennik, M.A.

Single Subject Teacher Credential: BCLAD (Spanish), Social Science, English, Spanish, Foundational Math

Dale Pluciennik received a master's degree in history with an emphasis in colonial Latin America, North America and European imperialism from San Diego State University. He is a member of the Phi Alpha Theta history honors society and has researched and studied world history from ancient to modern times. This research has included extensive primary and secondary source material. He has lead lecture discussions in history at the graduate level as well as taught from K-12 as a substitute teacher for the Ramona Unified School District. He has a California BCLAD clear credential (Spanish) with authorizations to teach social science, English, Spanish and foundational math. He has a background in the studies of all of world history and has taught SDAIE history course with ELLs from all over the world. He currently teaches at San Marcos High School.

Full Bio
Add To Cart

Section ID:

185719

Class type:

Online Asynchronous.

This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.

Textbooks:

All course materials are included unless otherwise stated.

Policies:

  • No refunds after: 2/4/2025

Schedule:

No information available at this time.
Add To Cart

Instructor: Carrie Lancon, M.A.

Carrie Lancon, M.A.

Principal at El Camino Creek Elementary in Encinitas USD she holds a Multiple Subjects Credential, BCLAD, and an Administrative Services Credential.

Carrie Brown, M.A, serves as principal at El Camino Creek Elementary in Encinitas USD. She holds a Multiple Subjects Credential, BCLAD, and an Administrative Services Credential. Her career includes experience in bilingual education, educational leadership, differentiated instruction, classroom management, and promoting a positive school climate.

Full Bio
Add To Cart

Section ID:

185720

Class type:

Online Asynchronous.

This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.

Textbooks:

All course materials are included unless otherwise stated.

Policies:

  • No refunds after: 2/11/2025

Schedule:

No information available at this time.
Add To Cart

Instructor: Sue Alderson, M.A.

Sue Alderson, M.A.

Bilingual Counselor for the past 20 years, specializing in multicultural issues and addiction

Sue Castaneda has been a bilingual counselor for the past 20 years, specializing in multicultural issues and addiction. She also teaches basic counseling, multicultural diversity in the school and workplace, and identification and intervention strategies for at risk students.

Full Bio
Add To Cart

Section ID:

185721

Class type:

Online Asynchronous.

This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.

Textbooks:

All course materials are included unless otherwise stated.

Policies:

  • No refunds after: 2/18/2025

Schedule:

No information available at this time.
Add To Cart

Instructor: Carrie Lancon, M.A.

Carrie Lancon, M.A.

Principal at El Camino Creek Elementary in Encinitas USD she holds a Multiple Subjects Credential, BCLAD, and an Administrative Services Credential.

Carrie Brown, M.A, serves as principal at El Camino Creek Elementary in Encinitas USD. She holds a Multiple Subjects Credential, BCLAD, and an Administrative Services Credential. Her career includes experience in bilingual education, educational leadership, differentiated instruction, classroom management, and promoting a positive school climate.

Full Bio