AREDU 605 - Diversity Transition Family Process

Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 3

This course explores issues of oppression and privilege such as racism and sexism, in addition to many aspects of identity (including race, gender, legal status, social class and sexual orientation) through a lens of Culturally Responsive Teaching, a pedagogical stance that recognizes and honors the importance of students’ cultural realities in all aspects of learning. Skills for conflict resolution and for working respectfully with diverse students, families, cultures, and communities will be developed. The course introduces the effects of different disabilities on student career, vocational, and transition readiness for adult independence, with a focus on the impact of disproportionality in transition education. Access to specialized supports and strategies for working with marginalized demographic youth and families will be provided. The course will address family engagement and parent and family rights in the transition process, as well as the history, culture, and tribal sovereignty of American Indian Tribes and bands in Wisconsin.

Offered Fall