Issues in Education
Course Description:
This online course is designed to provide an overview of the major challenges facing contemporary education systems and explore potential solutions. Through a combination of readings, lectures, activities, videos, and discussions, participants will gain a better understanding of the primary issues impacting students, teachers, and administrators in today’s educational environment.
Course Objectives:
- Understand current trends, challenges, and research related to issues in education
- Identify common factors that contribute to disparities in education outcomes between different student populations
- Examine the influence of public policies on access to quality education services
- Analyze the impact of poverty on educational attainment levels among certain student demographic groups
- Explore ways in which technology can be deployed to improve learning experiences for all students regardless of background or socio-economic status
- Gain an appreciation for multicultural approaches to teaching and classroom management practices
- Understand best practices for working with underserved communities to provide equitable access to quality educational opportunities
- Examine the role of teacher training and professional development in preparing educators for working with the diverse student population
- Develop strategies for addressing social justice issues within school systems
- Identify effective approaches for managing change initiatives within school districts
