Diversity In Urban Education. Creating Inclusive Environments For Youth
The international minor Diversity in Urban Education is an interdisciplinary minor within the Faculty of Education. The concept of education is broadly interpreted including social work, pedagogics, teaching etc. (see below).
Amsterdam counts one of the world’s biggest varieties and is characterized by a strong segregation in cultures, living environments, schools and socio-economic conditions. Amsterdam/the Netherlands have a long history and a rich tradition of trade, tourism and living with multiculturalism, which continuously leads to discussions about how to meet and to work with diversity in society. This minor program offers the possibility to get knowledge, skills and insight in practice and theories about diversity (cultural, social, economic), a topic that plays a mayor role in social education and teaching. The main focus is the work of the professional social educator/social worker/pedagogue/teacher: How to work with diversity, in day care centers, in schools, in parental advice centers, in youth or community work or in social settings? How to communicate? How to support empowerment? How to create inclusive environments? An applied research project is an ongoing activity throughout the minor. Students are working with the projects in groups together with organizations in the Amsterdam Area. Theoretical courses and trainings support the research and each group will be supported by a supervisor.
Leerdoelen
- Explain and apply central theories about inclusion,
multicultural sensitivity and ethics;
- Conduct applied research in an urban context, based on
multi- and interdisciplinary perspectives;
- Work in a diverse group with problem based projects;
- Explain what influences inclusion or exclusion;
- Develop products which contribute to an inclusive
practice;
- Critically examine your attitude towards cultural bias and
professionality in education – and create alternatives;
- Communicate in complex social situations.
Competences:
According to the Dublin Descriptors, especially DD3 Judgement - forming and DD4 Communication + HBO standards.
Ingangseisen
The target group is third or fourth year BA-students of social education/pedagogics, teaching, early childhood care work, youth and community work, who wish to broaden their experience with and their knowledge about diversity in urban education and wish to study in an international context. The entrance level of English is at least B2 on the CEFR.
Minimum amount of students: 15
Maximum amount of students: 35
Literatuur
Banks, Sarah & Kirsten Nøhr (eds) (2012) Practising social work ethics around the world. London: Routledge
Nunez, C. et al (2014) Intercultural Sensitivity. From Denial to Intercultural Competence. Assen: Royal Van Gorcum
Supplementary literature will be presented at the beginning of the modules.
The research groups are expected to search for literature for their own projects.
Rooster
Classes are planned on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays throughout the semester (subject to change).
Toetsing
Module - ects - Assessment - Ass.moment - Re-sits
Applied Research Project - 10 EC - Report - Presentation - Jan. 24 - Jan. 24
Inclusion, Multicultural Sensitivity and Ethical Dilemmas - 15 EC - Portfolio Assessment - Jan. 24 -
Jan. 24
Culture and Language - 5 EC - Oral and Written -
Jan. 24 - Jan 24
Totaal 30
Work forms: Lectures, workshops, group work, presentations, peer feedback, formative feedback, coaching
Contact hours: 260
Self studies (individual and group work): 580
Total: 840
Re-sits are scheduled during semester.
If a student fails to successfully complete the minor in the period in which she took the minor it is possible to finalize the minor in a following period in which the minor is given.
If a minor is no longer offered or in case the minor is rewritten, the degree programme will offer students a further two opportunities to finalize this minor in the following year.
Aanvullende informatie
Questions about the minor?
Contact Sara El Abbassi, Sara El Abbassi
Questions about the Kies op Maat-procedure?
Contact Lia Stip, minoren-foo@hva.nl
Costs:
Study material and books, some (transport) expenses for excursions and contact with organisations in Amsterdam.
Mandatory contact hours per week: Average 14
Applications will be processed in the order of receipt of signed learning agreements.