SCED-53300 Special Topics in American Education

Teachers, teacher leaders, and administrators face significant social and political challenges in contemporary American school settings. In this course, diverse cultural perspectives will be investigated on a broad range of educational topics including community engagement, equity, advocacy, the responsibilities of teachers, and alternate education models. An examination of the historical commentary on the state of American education and the evolution of the teaching profession will be explored. Online collaboration will be emphasized from the perspective of Lasallian educational principles

Credits

3