This program is for people who are interested in
pursuing teaching as a career choice or who are interested in schooling and
equity. During fall quarter, we will focus on history and philosophies of
education, child development and issues of diversity in teaching and learning.
During winter quarter, we will continue to investigate
the history and philosophy of education, but we will also look at the economic
and socio-political settings within which schools operate. We will explore school governance and finance
and look at alternative approaches to organizing and funding schools.
Students in this program can expect to use writing as
a tool for learning; to develop an understanding of child development; to
investigate the historical, socio-cultural and organizational contexts of
schools; and to develop skills in formulating and pursuing a research question,
analyzing schooling practices and making public presentations.
Program activities will include interactive lectures
and workshops, seminars, weekly writing, small group investigations and a
long-term project. Participants' work in the program will be assessed through written
papers, participation in all activities, projects and a final portfolio.
Masao Sugiyama
SEM II, A3112
X6512
Frances Rains (Fall
qtr. only)
LAB II, 3268
X6086
Bill Bruner
SEM II, C2102
X6146
Meeting
Schedule (for Fall Qtr.)
Monday 9 am to 12 noon and 1 pm to 3
pm
History and Philosophy of Education
Developmental Psychology
Films
Core Connector Workshops
Wednesday 9 am to 12 noon
Diversity and Racial Justice in Education
Thursday 9 am 12 Noon
Computer Workshops
Friday 9 am to 12 noon
Seminars
In addition, all students will spend
hours per week in an elementary school classroom observing and helping the
teacher.
Program
Book List (for Fall Qtr.)
Bigelow, B.,
Christensen, L., Karp, S., Miner, B. & Peterson, B. (1994). Rethinking our classrooms: Teaching for
equity and Justice.
Bigelow, B., Harvey, B., Karp, S., & Miller, L. (2001). Rethinking our classrooms: Teaching for equity and justice, Volume 2.
Books, S. (1998). Invisible children in the society and its schools.
Bruchac, Joseph (2001) The Heart of a Chief. Puffin Books, ISBN:014131236X [Paperback]
Chin, S. A. (1993). When justice failed: The Fred Korematsu story.
Curtis, C. P. (1995). The Watsons go to
Cushman, K. (2003). Fires
in the bathroom: Advice for teachers from high school students.
Igoa, C. (1995). The inner world of the immigrant child.
Jensen, Eric (2005) Teaching with the
Brain in Mind
Kindlon, D. & Thompson, M.
(2000). Raising Cain: Protecting the emotional life of boys.
Kohl, H. (1967). 36 children.
Miller,
Patricia. (2001). Theories of Developmental Psychology. 4th Ed. Freeman &
Company. ISBN# 071672846X.
Orenstein, P.(2000). Schoolgirls:
Young women, self-esteem, and the confidence gap.
Spring, J. (2001). The American school:1642-2004.
(6th ed.).
Stanley, J. (1992). Children
of the dust bowl: The true story of the school at Weedpatch
camp.
Tatum, B. (2002). Why are all the Black students sitting
together?