EDUCATION 201 - History of Education

Institution:

Hobart William Smith Colleges

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Description:

The public school system of today-its organizational style, systems of values and meanings, and social relationships and conflicts-is the present manifestation of historical trends. This course takes a critical look at how the schools came to assume their particular character and functions in contemporary society by tracing the roots of school back to the colonial period.. The course attempts to make sense of a number of contemporary educational issues, conflicts, and trends of historical developments. (Staff , offered occasionally)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

WWW.HWS.EDU

Phone Number:

(315) 781-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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