EDUCATION 223 - Foundations of Education

Institution:

Connecticut College

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Description:

This course introduces students to the notion of schools as sites of political struggle. Students examine this problematic through the historical, sociological, political, and economic lenses as well as contemporary theories of education: liberal/progressive, traditional/conservative, and revolutionary/critical theories. Students apply these theories to their exam- inations of contemporary public schools and classrooms. Students are required to complete a minimum 20-hour in-school practicum as part of this course. Open to second semester freshmen and sophomores. Class is also open to juniors and first semester seniors enrolled in a certificate program. Enrollment limited to 25 students per section. Offered both semesters. M. James, S. Grande

Credits:

20.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.connecticutcollege.edu

Phone Number:

(860) 447-1911

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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