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Class number:
2765
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Title: Analyzing Schools & Lab |
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Department: Educational Studies |
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Career: Undergraduate |
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Component: Lecture |
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Session: Regular |
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Instructor's Permission Required: Yes |
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Grading Basis: Regular |
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Units: 1.25 |
| Enrollment limited to 29 |
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Current enrollment: 15 |
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Available seats: 14 |
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Start date: Tuesday, September 2, 2025 |
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End date: Wednesday, December 17, 2025 |
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Mode of Instruction: In Person |
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Schedule: MW: 8:30AM-9:45AM, SH - N215 |
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Instructor(s): Speciale, Teresa |
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Prerequisite(s): None |
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Distribution Requirement: Meets Social Sciences Requirement |
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Note: 8 seats reserved for first year students. |
Course Description:
This course introduces the study of schooling within an interdisciplinary framework. Drawing upon sociology, we investigate the resources, structures, and social contexts which influence student opportunities and outcomes in the United States and other countries. Drawing upon psychology, we contrast theories of learning, both in the abstract and in practice. Drawing upon philosophy, we examine competing educational goals and their underlying assumptions regarding human nature, justice, and democracy. In addition, a community learning component, where students observe and participate in nearby K-12 classrooms for three hours per week, will be integrated with course readings and written assignments. |