EDUC 335 - Seminar.Urban Education

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Wellesley College

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Hong An intensive examination of urban education reform and urban schools, with emphasis on how the context of cities affects education and on some of the challenges faced by urban teachers, students, and parents, such as poverty, race- and class-based segregation, linguistic barriers, immigration, and inequities in school quality. Using a case-study approach, we will focus on economic, political, social, and cultur-al aspects of urban education, including the reproduction of inequality, school governance, parent involvement, the relationship between schools and communities, and urban teacher education. Fieldwork in an urban setting is required. Prerequisites: 212, 215, or 216 Distribution: Social and Behavioral Analysis Semester: Spring Unit: 1.0 EDUC 339/POL1 339S Seminar. The Politics of Urban Public Schools Rich (Political Science) This seminar examines recurrent issues in public school management and governance. Critical questions include the changing demo-graphics of inner-city schools, the evolving role of school boards, big city mayors, urban superintendents, teachers unions, and school finance. We will discuss alternatives to public schools (parochial, private, and charter schools), high-stakes testing, and district-state rela-tions. The seminar will also analyze the increasing intervention of state and federal governments in local school administration and the role of the courts in curriculum controversies, student life, and security. Students may register for either EDUC 339 or POL1 339S and credit will be granted accordingly. Prerequisite: One 200-level education course or one 200-level American politics course. Distribution: Social and Behavioral Analysis Semester: Spring Unit: 1.0

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3.00

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www.wellesley.edu

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(781) 283-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

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Semester

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