EDUC 406Teaching, Learning & Schooling

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This course will introduce students to the school as a social institution and to issues pertaining to teaching, learning, and schooling. Students who take this course should have a strong interest in the field of Education. The course will explore the relationship between culture, teaching, and learning; how students and teachers (and other school personnel) experience schooling; the structure and social purposes of schooling;and ideas and issues related to school reform. Some field experience will be required in local elementary/secondary schools. This course does not meet any requirements in the School of Education. EDUC 406 does not count for New York State teacher certification. This course is for a letter grade and can not be taken on a Pass/Fail basis.