Educational Studies 480 - Urban Education in Theory, Policy, And Practice

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Macalester College

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Description:

This course draws from an extensive theory and research base-educational psychology, curriculum and pedagogy, educational philosophy, and policy studies grounded in the social sciences-to support interdisciplinary explorations of the peril and promise of urban public education. An intensive school-based internship (6-8 hours/week) is integrated with weekly seminar sessions (2-3 hours/week) to study advancedtopics in teacher preparation and policy analysis relevant to learning and life in public school settings serving students who represent diverse cultural, linguistic, and economic backgrounds, a broad range of academic interests and aptitudes, and varied forms of exceptionality. Prerequisites: 3 prior courses in Educational Studies or permission of department chair. Fall semester. (4 credits)

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8.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.macalester.edu

Phone Number:

(651) 696-6000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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