SOCIAL, CULTURAL AND POLITICAL DIMENSIONS OF EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

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This course will examine the process of learning through the ages by critically examining cross -cultural research and developmental theories designed to describe and interpret the physical, social, emotional, intellectual and psychological processes involved. Emphasis will be placed on the range of individual, familial, environmental and cultural factors that may enhance or inhibit human growth and development, and on the critical role that human relationships play in the lifelong interactive processes of learning and growth. Through multifaceted inquiry utilizing self-reflection, case studies, theorical analyses and child assessment and observation, participants will consider the implication s for their work as educational leaders in approaching current challenge with students, parents, community, and teachers and in creating schools that will foster society change to support the healthy development of children and youth.