Social Justice Education in the Rural Classroom

Catalog description

This course provides students an experiential learning opportunity to implement social justice education in rural schools. Students will deepen their understanding of theoretical frameworks, such as, critical theories, multicultural education, and place-based education that inform the work of social justice oriented teaching practice and develop skill to apply these theories in their future classrooms. Students will also formulate their teaching philosophies as they understand their roles of future teachers in creating a democratic society. Components: Class Prereqs/Coreqs: P: Admission to the School of Education and TEACHING 4000 ; C: TEACHING 3840 and TEACHING 4370 and TEACHING 3540 and TEACHING 4080 Typically Offered: Fall - Spring