Badge Overview

Issued by Hood College

Badge Description

The Educational Philosophy in a Contemporary Society badge examines educational philosophies and frameworks in the context of schools and communities. Topics include culturally relevant pedagogy, multicultural curriculum, and current issues related to teaching and learning in all classrooms.

Educational Philosophy Diverse Educational Populations Culturally Relevant Pedagogy

Badge Criteria

Aligned Outcomes

• Internal

  Core Competencies

  https://www.hood.edu/offices-services/institutional-assessment/institutional-learning-outcomes GSO_Comm

  Communication

  The badge earner will communicate clearly and effectively in oral, written and/or visual formats, consistent with the standards of their discipline.

• Internal

  Core Competencies

  https://www.hood.edu/offices-services/institutional-assessment/institutional-learning-outcomes GSO_CriReas

  Critical Reasoning

  The badge earner will approach content and tasks with a critical awareness, framed by knowledge and skills appropriate to their discipline.

• Internal

  Core Competencies

  https://www.hood.edu/offices-services/institutional-assessment/institutional-learning-outcomes GSO_Div

  Diversity

  The badge earner will recognize and engage diverse ideas, perspectives and/or traditions that inform their discipline, profession and graduate experience.

• Internal

  Core Competencies

  https://www.hood.edu/offices-services/institutional-assessment/institutional-learning-outcomes GSO_ProbSolv

  Problem Solving

  The badge earner will apply advanced disciplinary content knowledge and strategies to understand and address problems and questions relevant to their discipline and to which they have not previously been introduced.

• Internal

  Core Competencies

  https://www.hood.edu/offices-services/institutional-assessment/institutional-learning-outcomes GSO_Prof

  Professionalism

  The badge earner will engage in legal, ethical and professional behaviors consistent with their discipline, including leadership, teamwork and/or other responsibilities to key stakeholders.