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COMPARATIVE ISSUES IN EDUCATION

Course Code:
EDUC 210
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Course Description:

The emphasis of this course is to help students develop into teachers who become reflective practitioners. A case study approach, seminar-type discussion, and numerous writing assignments will be used to involve students in the day-to-day activities that are part of teaching practice. The course will explore the social, cultural, political, historical, and philosophical contexts of schools, and use the perspective gained from this study to consider present day educational issues. Students will begin construction of their teaching portfolio by writing a statement of their philosophy of education. An embedded clinical experience during regular school hours is required. 

Credit:
3
Instruction methods:
Lecture
Total hours: 45
Prerequisites:

EDUC-107, EDUC-109

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