This course explores theories and issues related to creating an equal and culturally responsive learning environment for students of diverse cultural backgrounds. Also, this course stresses a learning environment where all students learn to appreciate and value diverse cultures. In this course, students will discuss studies and issues regarding how gender, ethnicity, economic class, abilities/disabilities play a role in students’ learning and life. Also, students will explore research on the knowledge and cultural resources that children from diverse cultural groups bring to classrooms.