EDU 511 Social and Cultural Politics of Education: Personal and Contextual Perspectives

In this course, students examine current social, cultural, political, and economic factors that affect American education and schooling. These factors are examined in relation to students' personal, professional and social identities and experiences. The intent is for educators to understand sociopolitical and cultural contexts of their practice and their abilities and responsibilities that help shape those contexts. Students engage in ongoing discussion of and reflection on moral and ethical responsibilities of educators who construct and implement a plan of action that reflects a commitment to democratic schools and social justice. This course requires a minimum of 15 hours of site-based activities. Pre-requisite(s): None. Co-requisite(s): None. 3 semester hours