Home > Five College Course Catalog > EDUCATION IN THE CITY

Education in the City
Course Number	EDC 200-01-LEC
Course Title	Education in the City
Department	Education and Child Study
Campus	Smith College
Course Description	The course explores how the challenges facing schools in America's cities are entwined with social, economic and political conditions present within the urban environment. Our essential question asks how have urban educators and policy makers attempted to provide a quality educational experience for youth when issues associated with their social environment often present significant obstacles to teaching and learning? Using relevant social theory to guide our analyses, we'll investigate school reform efforts at the macro-level by looking at policy-driven initiatives such as high stakes testing, vouchers, and privatization and at the local level by exploring the work of teachers, parents, youth workers and reformers. There will be fieldwork opportunities available for students. Enrollment limited to 35.
Course Notes	Limited Course-Waiver Required.

Reg #	Section	Credits	Instructors	Meeting Times	Location	Notes
15871-F09	01	4	Samuel Intrator	TTh 01:00-02:50	SEELYE 312

Home | About Us | Academic Programs | Administrative Programs
Libraries | Technology | Course Catalog | Events
On and About the Campuses | For Students

©2003 Five Colleges, Inc. | 97 Spring Street, Amherst MA 01002 | 413.256.8316
Home | Search & Site Map | Contact Us

web site design by gravity switch, inc.