EST 304 - Community,School,and Society

Institution:

Adelphi University

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Description:

3 credits This course examines the relationship between schools and society. Through an exploration of the social foundations of education, including the history, philosophy, politics, and sociology of education, students are introduced to the ways in which schools are related to larger societal institutions, including political-economy, family, media, religion, and the business community. Among the topics explored are: differences among urban, suburban and rural schools; the structure of the U.S. educational system; international and comparative approaches; issues relating to curriculum and pedagogy, including different types of curriculum, the effects of curriculum practices, and different types of pedagogic practices; issues relating to educational inequality, including understanding race, social class, ethnic and gender differences in educational achievement; and educational policy and reform, especially those designed to improve educational opportunity for low-income students.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.ADELPHI.EDU

Phone Number:

(516) 877-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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