Critical Issues in Urban Education at University of Chicago
American urban school reform is marked by divisive, political discussion. With an emphasis on areas of the field that have generated debate and split opinions, this course examines a number of important topics in the area of education and educational reform. We will delve into these discussions, placing them within the broadwmns air 1 mid jordan max aura 4 cheap nba jerseys nike ispa 270 custom triathlon jersey cruz azul jersey 2023 custom paintball jerseys nike air jordan 1 nike air max 90 futura nike air max 270 sale adidas yeezy boost 350 v2 dazzling blue air jordan 4 retro military black adidas yeezy boost 350 v2 mono ice castelli tutto nano jersey belletress calienteer context of general education and school changes, and taking into account the arguments made, the supporting data, and how these discussions were translated into educational policy.
With suitable material and access points for legislators, school administrators, teachers, and parents in mind, the course is available with a variety of student viewpoints in mind. No prior knowledge is necessary.
In addition, three issues will be discussed in this course:
1. How has the federal government enacted legislation and provided incentives for public school reform? What effects may such strategies have given the structure of local governance in American public schools? We will talk about three specific tactics that the federal government has lately used and the opposing viewpoints on them.
2. How does school choice seek to enhance educational institutions? What variations are there? Does offering school choice make schools better?
3. What is the background of accountability in public education in the United States? What are the presumptions behind the policies and procedures related to accountability? Does accountability result in better student outcomes?
A quick glimpse
Institution: University of Chicago
Subject: Social Sciences
Level: Introductory
Prerequisites: None
Language: English
Video Transcript: English
What you’ll learn with this course
Creating a knowledgeable historical perspective on American public education
Understanding how different perspectives on how to best structure and enhance schools have influence by the unique contextual aspects of the American approach to public education
Examining the many points of view about the history of public education in America, school reform initiatives, supporting data, and how they affect educational practice and policy
About the instructor
1. Sara Ray Stoelinga
At the University of Chicago’s Urban Education Institute (UEI), Sara Ray Stoelinga serves as Senior Director and Clinical Professor for the Committee on Education. The Institute is under the co-leadership of Stoelinga, who also oversees Institute operations. Stoelinga provides leadership across UEI’s four areas of focus, including applied research, a charter school assisting 1700 children on the South Side of Chicago, urban training for educators, and the national propagation of research-based, practice-proven instruments. Stoelinga is an authority on teacher leadership, teacher effectiveness, and the history and politics of urban school reform. In his capacity as a professor on the Committee on Education, Stoelinga advises graduate and undergraduate students and instructs courses in the Urban Teacher Education Program, public policy, ongoing education, and developmental psychology. Stoelinga also graduated from the University of Chicago with a B.A. and a Ph.D. in sociology.
