EDCI 487 Teaching in Rural Communities

Curious about rural teaching opportunities?  Wondering about the unique skills teachers need to teach in small rural schools?

EDCI 487 is a 4^th year elective course for elementary education students. Topics include: place-based and –conscious curriculum, culturally responsive pedagogy, the multi-graded classroom, urbanormativity, spatial justice, blended learning, and school-community partnerships.  Students will have the opportunity to speak to rural superintendents, complete an 8-week practicum in a rural community (optional), and learn about teaching and living in rural communities.

Coming Fall 2017!

CRN: 11103

Instructor:  Dr. Anita Prest