EDU 127 Education and U.S. Society
Educational systems, practices, and policies are fundamentally important elements of all cultures, yet the role of education in society often goes unexamined and unquestioned. This course grapples with foundational topics in Education Studies as they apply in U.S. society, such as: conflicting goals and assumptions in education; the governance and organization of schooling; differential access to and impact of schooling; teaching as a profession; and the reflective process. No matter what major or career path a student chooses to pursue, this course provides valuable exposure to debates and questions about social organization that are vital for all students in liberal arts settings to explore.