Minnesota
State University Moorhead
Minnesota
State University Moorhead
Human Relations for Educators
ED 408/508 (000410/000411) (3 cr)
Saturdays, June 7 & June 14, 2008
9:00am – 4:00pm, plus 40 hours outside of class
Lommen Hall 210, Instructor: Steve Grineski
Web access is required.
This course satisfies the Human Relations requirement for the State of Minnesota. The primary audience is licensed teachers and other human service providers. Human Relations for Educators provides a study of personal and institutional oppression in America across social, political, historical and educational contexts. This study focuses on understanding the contributions of various groups; becoming more aware of dehumanizing biases, discrimination and prejudices; and developing classrooms that contribute to positive interpersonal relations. Students will also analyze how stereotypes affect the teaching and learning relationships and how classrooms can become more responsive to more learners.It is advisable to begin working on the pre-assignment about two weeks before the first class on June 7. Course packets and required texts may be purchased from the MSUM Bookstore in person or via http://bookstore.mnstate.edu/
Additional requirements or differentiated achievement level for graduate credit is required. Graduate students will develop a short survey for the purposes of better understanding dehumanizing practices and stories of resistance and how teachers can create more inclusive classrooms for more learners. Surveys will be administered to 6 individuals representing diverse groups. A short paper will be developed analyzing the findings of the survey.