Meeting Pattern
The class is comprised of acquiring information from a textbook, and websites with articles and videos.
Description
The text, websites and videos bring forward educational history contrasted by current times.
Syllabus, Objectives, and Outcomes
Objectives:
By the end of this course, the student will be able to:
- have analyzed trends and issues that have influenced education in a positive and negative direction.
- have reviewed the history and philosophy of education.
- have been informed of trends that are affecting the classroom.
Text:
The required text is: Gatto, J.T. (2001). The underground history of education. NY: Village Press. The text is available for reading free online at: https://archive.org/stream/TheUndergroundHistoryOfAmericanEducation_758/TheUndergroundHistoryOfAmericanEducation#page/n28/mode/1up
The following assignments and projects are required for this course = 30 hrs. This course is self-paced however feel free to email the instructor anytime during the course if you have any questions or concerns.
- Read text including prologue
- Watch videos and read articles on web
- Write reflections (5) (1 page)
- Research articles reviews from the Internet (2) - (write a half page review)
- Essay - (overall what you have interacted with) (1 – 2 pages)
Course assignments and activities are designed to enhance students’ education and develop their skills in research, critical analysis, and academic writing.
**Registration Instructions**Online registration URL closes @ 5:00 p.m. on April 13, 2023.
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