The Culturally Aware Educator

Course Description: This online course is designed to provide teachers with a way of understanding research based strategies for becoming culturally aware. Teachers will learn: the key elements of a culturally aware classroom, techniques for assessing all learners, and how to handle the potential challenges. This course will offer a compilation of stellar strategies that teachers can implement to help all children become successful learners. This online course is targeted for K-12 classroom teachers, specialist programs including special education, literacy, and gifted and talented, and instructional coaches and principals. Required Text:  Ferlazzo, Larry & Sypnieski, Katie H. The ESL/ELL Teacher’s Survival Guide. Jossey-Bass. 2012. You can click the image above to purchase the book directly through Amazon. Instructor: Staci Araiza This course is 3 graduate credits.