Historical and Systemic Issues in Education

Catalog description

This course supports participants in developing a deep understanding of how their personal experiences and beliefs shape their philosophy of education. Participants explore the long history of education in the United States, as well as current systemic issues, to develop deep understanding of the historical and sociological context of their current educational context. This course prioritizes self-examination and research as participants use a framework based on Brofenbrenner’s Ecological Systems Theory to analyze important issues in their educational environment through a layered and systemic lens. Throughout the course, participants will formulate informed positions and develop their agency as they recognize the effects of issues and advocate for positive change. This course is designed to be completed over the summer and does not require access to students.