Contemporary Issues in Education

Catalog description

Designed to extend the doctoral learner's' understanding of contemporary issues in education. Learners will examine current and emerging issues in education as well as trending topics impacting teaching, leadership and learning. Learners will analyze the following topics: a) inclusion of diverse learners in American schools; b) demographic shifts; c) poverty and affluence; d) globalization; e) technology and social media; f) data-based decision making; and g) recent research on student achievement with specific emphasis on subgroup performance.