EDUC.3800 Designing Instruction for Diverse Learners
Id: 043017 Credits: 3-3Description
This course prepares future educators to design, adapt, and implement effective instruction that meets the diverse academic, linguistic, cultural, and developmental needs of learners across all content areas. Grounded in principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL), culturally and linguistically responsive teaching, and evidence-based instructional strategies, the course emphasizes designing accessible, rigorous lessons that promote engagement, representation, and expression for all students, including multilingual learners, students with disabilities, and those with varied learning profiles. candidates will learn to analyze curriculum standards, differentiate instruction, integrate assistive and instructional technologies, and use data to guide planning and responsive decision-making. Through case studies, collaborative planning, and practice-based applications, students will develop the skills necessary to create inclusive learning environments that foster meaningful participation, high expectations, and equitable outcomes across disciplines. By the end of the course, candidates will be able to design and implement standards-aligned, flexible instruction that ensures all learners can access, engage with, and succeed in content-area learning.
Prerequisites
Pre-Req: ENGL 1020 College Writing II.
Course prerequisites/corequisites are determined by the faculty and approved by the curriculum committees. Students are required to fulfill these requirements prior to enrollment. For courses offered through online or GPS delivery, students are responsible for confirming with the instructor or department that all enrollment requirements have been satisfied before registering.