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Center for Teacher Education
Social Foundations of Education
395-34000-11
Combines historical, philosophical, sociological, and anthropological
perspectives to investigate contemporary social and cultural issues
in education and teaching. Provides preparation for critically reflective
decision making and for working effectively with diverse students
and communities. Topics include equal educational opportunity; the
financing of U.S. schools; tracking/ ability grouping; the sociocultural
dynamics of teaching and learning; multicultural education; social
class issues; gender bias and equity; the experiences of African
American, Latino, Asian American, and linguistic-minority students
in U.S. schools; educating students with disabilities; the role of
religion in U.S. schools; sexuality issues; working with families
and communities; creating schools that are caring learning communities;
effective uses of technology; and recent proposals for school reform.
Required for all students in teacher certification programs, but
open to other students, as well. Prerequisites: three social science
or humanities courses. 3 credits. |
Ithaca College