ELEC 410 - Culture and Politics of American Education

Institution:

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

Elementary Educ/early Childhood

Description:

Public education (Pre-K-12) in the United States is one of the most important civic debates in our society. Everyone has attended school and everyone seems to have an opinion about what counts as a quality education. The problem of how to provide an education to the youth of this country requires thoughtful decisions-informed by scholarly research, multiple viewpoints and ethical perspectives. This course will provide students the opportunity to explore the cultural, political and legal issues facing public education today.

Credits:

3.00

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Other

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Institution Website:

www.sru.edu

Phone Number:

(724) 738-9000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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