KLAS1309 Diversities in Education and Pedagogy (5 cr)

Intercultural education and guidance counselling, cultural (ethnic, social class, worldviews) and linguistic diversities, identity, culturally responsive teaching, prejudice, discrimination, participation, equity, anti-racism.

Upon completion of the course, students will

- be able to recognise and evaluate their own values and actions and the relevance of these in pedagogy and guidance counselling

- reflect on their own position of power in relation to others in the educational settings

- be able to analyse and apply theories related to diversities in education

- have greater awareness of the opportunities and challenges for pedagogy and guidance counselling brought by increasing diversities

- have the readiness to promote social and cultural sustainability in educational settings

Participation in contact teaching and independent study, learning assignments and/or exam. Mode of completion to be specified in the Study Programme.

Nieto, S. (2018). Language, culture and teaching. Critical perspectives. New York: Routledge. (e-book)

OR

Launikari, M. & Puukari, S. (eds.) 2005. Multicultural Guidance and Counselling. Theoretical Foundations and Best Practices in Europe. Helsinki: CIMO; Jyväskylä: University of Jyväskylä, Institute for Educational Research. http://urn.fi/URN:ISBN:951-39-2121-2

AND

Other reading materials specified in the study programme or at the beginning of the course.