ED112 Teach/Learn in a Democratic Society
This course examines conceptions of ‘democratic ways of life’ and how communities and schools work to sustain democracy in a diverse society. Current issues in education are investigated from social, historical and philosophical points of view in local and global contexts. Topics include Equal Educational Opportunity and the federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) ; implementation of the Common Core State Standards; 21st Century skills with a focus on technology. Qualities and skills of teachers as leaders for equity and excellence in education are explored. Addresses GLE Learning Outcomes Critical Reading (CR), Critical Thinking (CT), and Social Sciences (SS).
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