Cultural and Linguistic Diversity

The student - understands different aspects of cultural and linguistic diversity - is familiar with the practices of culturally and linguistically responsive pedagogy - is able to plan and implement culturally and language-conscious teaching The course is designed to develop students’ understanding of cultural and linguistic diversity and to advance student´s ability to function in a culturally and linguistically diverse environment. During the course, the student gains knowledge of the concept of culture and the methods of culturally and linguistically responsive pedagogy.

1. Alisaari, J., Heikkola, L. M., Commins, N., & Acquah, E. O. (2019). Monolingual ideologies confronting multilingual realities. Finnish teachers’ beliefs about linguistic diversity. Teaching and Teacher Education, 80, 48–58. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tate.2019.01.003 2. Alisaari, J., Sissonen, S., & Heikkola, L. M. (2021). Teachers’ beliefs related to language choice in immigrant students’ homes. Teaching and Teacher Education, 103, 103347–. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tate.2021.103347 3. Cummins, J., Bismilla, V., Chow, P., Giampapa, F., Cohen, S., Leoni, L., … Sastri, P. (2005). Affirming identity in multilingual classrooms. Educational Leadership, 63(1), 38–. 4. Lucas, T., & Villegas, A. M. (2013). Preparing Linguistically Responsive Teachers: Laying the Foundation in Preservice Teacher Education. Theory into Practice, 52(2), 98–109. https://doi.org/10.1080/00405841.2013.770327 5. Nieto, S. & Bode, P. (2008). Affirming diversity: The sociopolitical context of multicultural education (5th ed.). Boston: Pearson/Allyn & Bacon. Saatavilla: https://www.pearsonhighered.com/assets/samplechapter/0/1/3/1/013136734X.pdf (p.3-41) 6. Paksuniemi, M. et al. (2020). Guide to culturally responsive teaching and diverse learners in the daily life of schools. Turku: Migration Institute of Finland. (p.15-22) 7. Szelei, N., Tinoca, L., & Pinho, A. S. (2019). Rethinking “cultural activities”: An examination of how teachers utilised student voice as a pedagogical tool in multicultural schools. Teaching and Teacher Education, 79, 176–187. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tate.2018.12.020 In addition, other literature and materials to be announced during the course.

Turun kampuksen luokanopettajan tutkinto-ohjelman opiskelijat: Opintojakso on pakollinen osa yleisopintoja niille opiskelijoille, jotka ovat aloittaneet opintonsa tutkinto-ohjelmassa syksyllä 2022 tai sen jälkeen.