Diversity, Equity & Social Justice in ECE
2024-2025 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook with Spring Addendum
   

ECE 290 - Diversity, Equity & Social Justice in ECE

3 credit(s)
This class will introduce foundational concepts, models, and rationale for developing anti-bias curriculum, with a particular focus on early childhood education and developmentally appropriate practice. Attitudes and behaviors towards others in the areas of gender, race, culture, abilities and class will be addressed. Other content will include: developmental issues, curriculum models, analysis of resources/materials and beginning advocacy tools. The importance of self-introspection and critical thinking will be stressed.