| Title: | Public Schools & Communities |
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| Course Section Number: | EDU-370-01 |
| Department: | Education Studies |
| Description: | With an eye toward issues of equity and justice within and across public schools and their communities in rural, suburban, and urban settings, students in this course will explore the various elements of historical, cultural, economic, social, and political influences that shape public education in the U.S. For example, students will be introduced to the ways in which socioeconomic (poverty/wealth) diversity and sociocultural (racial/ethnic) diversity within schools and communities characterize public schools in different settings. As part of an investigation into how schools function in rural, suburban, and urban communities, the class will focus on the ways in which community dynamics can exacerbate inequities at the same time provide support and resources for a more just and equitable public school experience. Students will study how different school districts within urban, rural, and suburban communities characterized by distinctive demographics also have different needs and resources, which determine schools' unique curricular and programmatic offerings. For example, case studies of school districts will enable students to consider questions such as: what are relevant vocational program options for suburban and urban schools? And how do agricultural education programs in rural schools serve those communities? Students will also consider how achievement data and socio-economic data across the three different school and community settings lead us to questions of equity and justice. In addition to course texts (including academic books and articles, case studies, documentaries, and podcasts), school/community field trips, guest speakers, and a variety of assignments will further enable students to rethink the range of opportunities and challenges that are uniquely characteristic of public schools and communities in rural, suburban, and urban settings. NOTE: This course has been reimagined as a new course, combining two previous half-credit courses EDU 235 (Studies in Rural Education) and EDU 330 (Studies in Urban Education) with updated course materials and shifting focus toward equity and social justice in the context of public schools and their communities. Therefore, this course is appropriate for students who have taken either EDU 235 OR EDU 330, but NOT for students who have had both EDU 234 and EDU 330. |
| Credits: | 1.00 |
| Start Date: | January 15, 2024 |
| End Date: | May 4, 2024 |
| Meeting Information: |
01/16/2024-05/02/2024 Lecture Tuesday, Thursday 01:10PM - 02:25PM, Detchon, Room 209
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| Faculty: | Pittard, Michele |
| Requisite Courses: | Take 1 Credit EDU and FRC or Instructor Consent |
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