Course explores role of teacher in diverse learning environment. Self-reflection and the impact of teacher interaction with students studied. Effective verbal, nonverbal, and media communications with students, parents, colleagues, and community considered. The Ohio Department of Education Competency-Based Model to frame Foreign Languages instruction examined. Exploration, practice/critique of helping dimensions of empathy, respect, genuineness, self-disclosure, concreteness, confrontation, and immediacy included. Problem solving/conflict resolution (non-directive listening, paraphrasing, and consensus building) practiced. Sensitivity to cultural attitudes and values explored, as are needs of inclusive students. Impact of families on individual learners examined. Total study of the multicultural climate emphasizes wholesome, enriched schools that offer students the opportunity to respect each other, appreciate differences, support each other, and engage in active, meaningful learning. Community cross-connections and teacher/parent interactions for enriching school are emphasized. Self-reflection throughout study requires teacher candidate to establish a credo for teaching that embraces all people. Portfolio processes enrich the study. Portfolio Benchmark II evaluated.
Offered Fall, Spring for 3 Semester hours.