38-3120 Schools and Society

Course familiarizes students with schools as work places in which a teacher’s career unfolds. Students examine the structure of teaching within the political, economic, and social context of the educational institution. Particular attention is given to the role of teacher in relation to issues of governance, organizational structure, funding, union relationships, community involvement, collegial relationships, and professional growth. Students are asked to attend meetings of a local school council.

3 Credits
SS
Requisites PREREQUISITES: 52-1152 Writing and Rhetoric II or 52-1162 Writing and Rhetoric II- Service Learning or 52-1122 Writing and Rhetoric II for Non-Native Speakers of English or 52-1112 Writing and Rhetoric - Enhanced II