Achievement for African-American Students: Strategies for the Diverse Classroom

This course addresses achievement for African-American students by addressing behaviors and interactions with urban African-American students. Planning lessons inclusive of African American culture and interests will be presented. Teachers will examine the latest research as it applies to academic achievement among Afro-American students. Educators will learn about improving instruction and academic achievement among all students. They will develop writings, lessons or activities for classroom application to help students to be successful in school. (3 credits)

Write a brief paragraph or two about ideas, knowledge and information that you thought was significant from each chapter in the book. Perhaps statements, a paragraph or a concept that was enlightening and applicable to teaching. Bullet points of main issues are also fine.

1. Restructuring Instruction and Behaviors
2. New and Adapted Teaching Strategies for Multicultural Students
3. Effective Interactions with Urban African American Male Students
4. Involving African-American Parents in Their Children's Education
5. Conclusion

1. Teachers will develop a framework of knowledge and understanding of various strategies about achievement for African-American students in the classroom and schools.
2. Educators taking this course will learn about planning lessons inclusive to African-American culture as well as capitalizing on student interests.
3. Teachers will learn about the effective interactions with urban African American students and develop an awareness of African American male issues.
4. Educators will examine involvement of African-American parents in their child's education.
5. Teachers will develop a lesson or unit plan that utilizes strategies or activities in the book and how they can use instructional techniques for improving student achievement.

Write a two or three-page final application paper regarding your experience and understanding of the book Achievement for African American Students: Strategies for the Diverse Classroom. The essay should be in an area of interest that is relevant to your teaching and life experience. Write about your own experience and how you will apply the information in the book to your teaching or classroom. Alternative options to the final essay could be a class activity or project, a lesson plan or unit-plan.

Total assignments include:

1. Chapter Reviews
2. Final Application Essay (or alternative assignment)
3. Research Article Review