Demonstrate the dimensions of multicultural education, and demonstrate knowledge of the appropriate pedagogical practices for teaching diverse students. Demonstrate the use of computers, programs and software, the internet and technological tools. Explain the major theoretical perspectives of educational psychology and apply the concepts and methods of psychology to teaching, learning and schooling.
The Bilingual/Multicultural Education Department (BMED) prepares K-12 teacher candidates and practitioners to work with students to develop a democratic and pluralistic society. The Department faculty explores theoretical and pedagogical issues of bilingualism, multiculturalism, and educational equity and social justice, offering courses and experiences to assist credential candidates and professionals to work successfully in classrooms, schools, and educational agencies within our diverse state. The Department curriculum develops students’ pedagogical, analytical, and planning skills in order to prepare them to operate effectively in the development, implementation, and analysis of educational policies and programs affecting the academic lives of low income, and culturally and linguistically diverse K-12 students.