US Schools in Social Context ((3 Credits))

Catalog description

This course critically examines the philosophical, historic, social and legal foundations of education, as well as contemporary structures, functions and issues in American educational systems. Topics include: broad historical and social contexts within which American schools developed; present and historical relationships between schools and communities; diversity, equity, individuality and schooling; schooling and democracy/citizenship; social structures and cultures of schools; teachers as members of learning communities; computer use in schools; rights and responsibilities of education stakeholders; and contemporary debates and alternative visions of schooling. Students complete at least 12.5 hours observing or participating in school and community-based experiences in settings where their schools are located. This course includes up to four required synchronous sessions. This course was previously EDU-660515.