ESS 30211 - Sociology of Teaching

Institution:

University of Notre Dame

Subject:

Education

Description:

This course surveys the sociological foundations of teaching and learning in America's elementary and secondary school classrooms. The class begins with an examination of teaching as a profession. What attracts individuals to the teaching profession, and why do they leave? What constitutes professional success for teachers? Next, we'll examine how local context shapes the work that teachers do, looking at some elements of schools and communities that impact the nature of teachers? work. The course concludes by looking at the teacher's role in producing educational success by considering two enduring educational problems: how to foster student engagement, and how to teach students of differing abilities within the same classroom. In addition to research in the sociology of teaching, students will be exposed to teacher narratives of success and struggle. This is an education-focused course.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.nd.edu

Phone Number:

(574) 631-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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