Teaching, Learning & Schooling

Catalog description

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 . 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 Division . EDUC 406 does not count for New York State teacher certification. This course is taken for a letter grade only; cannot be taken Pass/Fail. Offered: fall and spring.