Diverse Learners

Education of Diverse Learners tackles critical challenges of teaching in schools of the 21st century. This program of graduate study prepares teachers to identify and address the opportunities and challenges of a diverse population of students. The course of study supports teachers in their development of knowledge, dispositions, and practices to best serve the varied needs and talents of all students in inclusive classrooms. Diverse learners encompasses the study of all under-performing groups of diverse learners with a focus on ethnicity, culture, religion, economic disadvantage, learning challenges or disability, and second language readers.