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.

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