This course assists future educators or those hoping to work with children in gaining the skills they need to support and serve diverse groups of kids. The course will encourage students to examine their own cultural perspectives as well as the perspectives of others through study of the differences between United States and North/Central American schools through discussions, research, and communication with educators in schools abroad. Students will have the unique opportunity to travel to Oaxaca, Mexico for one week to observe and present activities in local classrooms as well as participate in cultural excursions. There are additional fees associated with this course that include UK Education Abroad program fees and travel to and from Mexico. Students must apply for the program through the UK Education Abroad website.