Education 240-3 Social Issues in Education
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k SUMMER SEMESTER
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Instructor:
A. Luke
Friday, 1:00 - 3:50
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LOCATION: on campus
OBJECTIVES:
The objectives of this course are: 1) to provide a broad base of information
about the theory and practice of schooling in B.C. and Canada; 2) to outline
a variety of points of view on publicandprofessional controversies and
debates about the aims and practices of public schooling; and 3) to provide
analytical perspectives essential for the evaluation of these perspectives.
The primary aim of the course is the development by each student of a coherent
and justifiable critical perspective with which to identify and analyze
contemporary debates on educational issues.
FORMAT:
The course will combine lectures, film and videotape presentations, and seminar
discussions.
TOPICS:
An introduction to the educational 'field' in British Columbia.
What is a 'social issue'? Consensus and conflict in education.
A brief historS, of educational issues and politics in B.C.
The roles and functions of the school in society: socialization,
cultural reproduction, and the 'hidden curriculum'.
Multiculturalism, racism and schooling.
Sexism: academic and occupational equality.
Social class: the differential provision of 'school knowledge'.
Alternative educational models.
The basics movement: literacy, accountability and centralization.
Teacher politics, professionalism, and rights.
Studies in comparative education: the pedagogy of Paulo Freire.
The aims and structures of post-secondary education.
TEXTS:
Required: Cusich, P. Inside High School.
Wilson, J.D. (ed.) Canadian Education in the 1980's.
Mackie, R. Literacy and Revolution: The Radical Pedagogy of Paulo
Freire.
Recommended: Apple, M. Ideology and Curriculum.
Freire, P. Education for Critical Consciousness.
Olson, P. (ed.) Interchange 12:2/3 (1981) "Theme Issue:
Rethinking Social Reproduction".
COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
Students will be expected to complete assigned cours.e readings. Two major
assignments will be required
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a seminar literature review/discussion paper
(5 pages) and one longer essay (7-10 pages). Qccàsi:onal brief seminar
writing assignments will be required.
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No pre-requisite courses are required.