EDFD 645 Cultural & Social Issues in Education

Tuesday, July 6

Overview of course

Introduction to Social and Cultural Issues

Christians and Culture

Wednesday, July 7

Philosophical and Ideological Foundations

Critical Analysis Methodology

Thursday, July 8  -- Reading Guide: Ravitch (100)

Diversity – Conceptual Foundation

Race and Ethnicity

Friday, July 9

Race and Ethnicity

Monday, July 12 – Reading Guide: Tatum (100)

Gender and Sexual Orientation

Tuesday, July 13

Family Systems

Peer Socialization

Wednesday, July 14

Media Effects

Bullying and Violence

Thursday, July 15 – Response to Criticism of Payne Due (50)

Class Structure

Poverty

Friday, July 16 – Cultural Analysis Due

Presentation of Cultural Analysis (part of final) (100)

Online questions Due (part of final) (100)