Clsng Gap & Addrs Urban Educ Issues (EDU 670)

Term: 2011-2012 Academic Year 3A (Grad- Accel)

Faculty

Dr. Cindy Dowis L DowisShow MyInfo popup for Dr. Cindy Dowis L Dowis

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Schedule

Wed, 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM (1/4/2012 - 2/8/2012) Location: G278 TBA TBA

Description

Based on the premise that all children can learn, that there are truly beliefs and educational practices that can help close the achievement gap, and that socio-economic factors (found in urban and rural districts alike) do impact learning and pedagogy. School district leaders will study how the achievement gap, poverty and other urban educational issues impact student improvement, community perception and school reform. The course will examine how social dynamics, cultural differences, pedagogy, physical/social enviornments and student resiliency play a part in making achievement gaps a lingering issue for educators.