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 July 19, 2023.

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