This course explores theories and issues related to creating an equal and culturally responsive learning environment for children of diverse cultural backgrounds. Also, this course stresses a learning environment where all children learn to appreciate and value diverse cultures. In this course, students will learn how gender, ethnicity, social class, abilities/disabilities play a role in children’s learning. Fairness and educational equity for all students are stressed. Furthermore, students will discover the knowledge and cultural resources that children from diverse cultural groups bring to classrooms.