EDU 765 - Building Relationships through Cultural Proficiency

1 credits

Through a balanced approach the course provides the professional educator with an overview of Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) as a cultural competency. In accordance with the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s emphasis on culturally proficient SEL in the equity continuum, the course will focus on the relationship skills that facilitate serving the needs of all students. Learners are engaged in a process which prepares them to create learning experiences that are bias free and respectful of students’ diverse backgrounds, identities, strengths, and challenged.  that follows a five-step cycle to meet the five core competencies required by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education for professional growth and development. (Reference: Quick Reference Guide: The 5-Step Cycle).