Diversity Curriculum Matrix
Initial Programs
Diversity Proficiencies
1. Acknowledging cultural and individual differences
2. Adapting instruction and assessment to cultural and individual differences.
3. Connecting classroom activities to cultural and individual differences.
4. Incorporating multiple perspectives of cultural and individual differences into their professional behavior.
5. Contributing to the classroom and/or school climate that values cultural and individual differences.
6. Communicating in a culturally responsive and respectful manner.
Course Number and
Title
EIS 302: Multicultural
and Social Foundations
of Education
EIS 401: Educational
Law and Policy
SPED 310: The
Exceptional Individual
Curriculum Component, Objectives, or Topics
Assessment
Prof.
1
x
Prof.
2
Explore demographic, economic, and ideological patterns that impact the role and effectiveness of
educators and the schools
Paper
Discuss the rapidly changing face of public education in America
Identify the role of culture and pluralism in American public education
Explain how ethnicity, language, culture, class, gender, and disability impact the classroom environment
Students begun the process of becoming culturally competent individuals – ones who know the way that
their own cultural background influences and shapes the way they understand and act in the world
Paper
Paper
Paper
1st Disposition
check
Application of educational law, including local regulations, equitably, while treating all students
individually and fairly.
Case Study Paper
x
Exposure to current educational issues such as school funding, assessment, standards, religion, school
choice, and others as appropriate to foster an awareness of educational law and policy issues that impact
classrooms, schools and districts.
Demonstrate a working awareness of the seminal U.S. education law such as IDEA, FERPA, NCLB, and
others.
Understands the spectrum of student diversity and the assets that each student brings to learning across the
curriculum
Understands the impact of cognitive, emotional, physical, and sensory disabilities on learning and
communication pursuant to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act
Understands how to identify individual needs and how to locate and access technology, services, and
resources to address those needs.
Understands how diverse student characteristics and abilities affect processes of inquiry and influence
patterns of learning.
Understands cultural, linguistic, cognitive, physical, and social and emotional differences, and considers
the needs of each student when planning instruction
Knows legal provisions, rules, and guidelines regarding assessment and assessment accommodations for
all student populations
Case Study Paper
x
Case Study Paper
x
Prof.
4
Prof.
5
Prof.
6
x
x
x
x
Multi-sensory
project
x
Exam
x
Exam
x
Exam
x
x
Exam
x
x
Exam
Prof.
3
x
x
x
SPED 390: Classroom
Adaptations
Understands concerns of families of students with disabilities and knows appropriate strategies to
collaborate with students and their families in addressing these concerns
Analyzes and uses student information to design instruction that meets the diverse needs of students and
leads to ongoing growth and achievement
Differentiates strategies, materials, pace, levels of complexity, and language to introduce concepts and
principles so that they are meaningful to students at varying levels of development and to students with
diverse learning needs
Considers the needs of each student when planning instruction
Understands when and how to adjust plans based on outcome data, as well as student needs, goals, and
responses
Uses data to plan for differentiated instruction to allow for variations in individual learning needs
When planning instruction, addresses goal and objectives contained in 504 Plans and IEPs (Individual
Education Plans) or IFSPs (Individual Family Service Plans).
Knows techniques for modifying instructional methods, materials, and the environment to facilitate
learning for students with diverse learning characteristics
Uses strategies and techniques for facilitating meaningful inclusion of individuals with a range of abilities
and experiences.
Interview
x
Graphic organizer
x
UDL Assessment
x
Graphic organizer
UDL Assessment
x
x
Lesson plan
Exam
x
x
UDL Assessment
x
Lesson Plan
x
x
x
x