EDU 531 Contemporary Issues - Edu
This course will explore current and relevant educational issues that possess interconnections with politics, history, ideology, curriculum and social practice. The primary focus of the course will be on examining the major opposing viewpoints on the issues in American schools of today. Through the integration of knowledge, the course prepares educators to critically examine various schools of philosophical thought and political issues related to education; analyze existing programs to improve school effectiveness; and review research-based best practices for effective educational outcomes.