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Exploring issues of difference is needed to foster understanding across social divides in a diverse society. Through intergroup dialogue, participants actively learn from each others' perspectives and identify ways to engage in inclusive actions. This class addresses the dynamics of racism in specific institutional and social contexts.

This course helps prospective early childhood teachers explore what it means to teach, and examines their assumptions about the teaching-learning process, and helps them formulate their own beliefs about educational practice based on how young children think and learn.

Course provides a general understanding of the field of student affairs and higher education administration. Students learn about the research and practice of this field work and study and how best to prepare to enter this field.

The purpose of the course is to provide students general background information and understanding with working with diverse communities. Students will learn research and practice in this area of work as they learn how to be a change agent for the community. They will read about various leadership and administrative styles to lead in a diverse community.

The purpose of the course is to provide students general background information and understanding with working with diverse communities. Students will learn research and practice in this area of work as they learn how to be a change agent for the community. They will read about various leadership and administrative styles to lead in a diverse community.

This course is designed to provide a learning community for all students to discuss the value of, importance in, and skills to contribute to positive social change as a student leader in the residence halls at UMass Amherst.

Introduction to the sociohistorical, philosophical, and pedagogical foundations of cultural pluralism and multicultural education. Topics include experiences of racial minorities, white ethnic groups and women; intergroup relations in American society, sociocultural influences and biases in schools; and philosophies of cultural pluralism.

In this course, you will explore a variety of digital tools and apps that can enhance teaching and learning. You will discover how to find digital tools and apps by cultivating a digitally enhanced professional learning network. You will learn how to critically evaluate digital tools and apps in order to make informed decisions about which tools to use in educational settings, and you will learn how to design innovative, inclusive, and accessible learning experiences with digital tools and apps.

This course will provide students with a general introduction to research in education. Some of the topics that will be addressed are problem-finding strategies, types of educational research, quantitative and qualitative methodologies in education, and ethical principles in research. Fulfills the University's Junior Writing requirement.