MEDU210 - IFE

MEDU210
Inclusive Practices: The Multicultural Classroom

MQF Level: 7

ECTS Value: 3 ECTS

Self Study Hours: 36

Contact Hours: 15

Assessment Hours: 24

Overall Objectives and Outcomes

In the fast-changing world we are living in, the classroom is no longer homogenous. Especially over the past few years the classroom has been transformed into a mix of various cultures. This module will focus upon an awareness of oneself and one’s values and beliefs; an understanding of how cultures differ and an investigation of how best to adapt to these cultures.

By the end of this programme, participants should be able to:

Competences

a. Establish which intercultural needs are to be catered for in the classroom;

b. Transform their lesson plans to cater for the different learner needs;

c. Collaborate with other educators;

d. Create activities and resources which are interculturally sound.

Knowledge

a. Identify human rights;

b. List reasons for migration;

c. Explain differences between cultures and beliefs;

d. Describe the learning requirements of children from other cultures;

e. Identify multicultural educational strategies.

Skills

a. Investigate how they could transform the teaching and learning to adapt to the different cultures within their classroom;

b. Review and evaluate practices of how he/she has been working in the classroom;

c. Reflect upon how new knowledge can be adapted in their classroom;

d. Plan and propose how best to modify one’s teaching strategies and resources to suit an intercultural classroom environment.

Assessment Methods

This module will be assessed through: Portfolio.