190001 SE School and Education Research (2016S)
The Public School and its Problems.
Continuous assessment of course work
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Registration/Deregistration
Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).
- Registration is open from Mo 01.02.2016 09:00 to Mo 22.02.2016 09:00
- Registration is open from We 24.02.2016 09:00 to Mo 29.02.2016 14:00
- Deregistration possible until Mo 21.03.2016 09:00
Details
max. 25 participants
Language: English
Lecturers
- Peter Hlebowitsh
- Florian Hirner (Student Tutor)
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
- Monday 02.05. 09:45 - 12:00 Medien-und Methodenlabor Sensengasse 3a 2.OG
- Tuesday 03.05. 09:45 - 13:00 Medien-und Methodenlabor Sensengasse 3a 2.OG
- Wednesday 04.05. 09:45 - 13:00 Medien-und Methodenlabor Sensengasse 3a 2.OG
- Friday 06.05. 09:45 - 13:00 Medien-und Methodenlabor Sensengasse 3a 2.OG
- Monday 09.05. 09:45 - 13:00 Medien-und Methodenlabor Sensengasse 3a 2.OG
- Tuesday 10.05. 09:45 - 13:00 Medien-und Methodenlabor Sensengasse 3a 2.OG
- Thursday 12.05. 09:45 - 13:00 Medien-und Methodenlabor Sensengasse 3a 2.OG
- Friday 13.05. 09:45 - 12:00 Medien-und Methodenlabor Sensengasse 3a 2.OG
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Aims, contents and method of the course
The Public School and its ProblemsMany of the key problems facing the public school in the United States are similar to the problems facing the public schools of democratic societies across the world. This course examines several macro-problems that involve the school, including the school achievement gap that is commonly witnessed across socioeconomic levels, the role testing (and measurement) in the conduct of the school curriculum, the influence of family factors on achievement. and the practical relationship between the school's mandate to shape a common culture while still offering diversifying experiences.ObjectivesIn this course, students will be expected to understand:- the main issues involved in the documented school achievement gap witnessed across socioeconomic levels and contrast them with the achievement gap concerns in Europe- the effect that high stakes testing mechanisms have on the nature of the school experience- the influence of family factors on school achievement- the role that the school plays in establishing both unifying and diversifying identities in society
Assessment and permitted materials
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
Requirements1. Critical readings of the texts and selected references
2. Class attendance and participation in class discussion.
3. Assignments
2. Class attendance and participation in class discussion.
3. Assignments
Examination topics
Reading list
Walter Feinberg (2000) Common Schools/Uncommon Identities: National Unity and Cultural Difference Yale University PressDaniel Koretz (2009) Measuring Up: What Educational Testing Really Tells Us Harvard University PressSelective online reading related to parent involvement, cultural capital, and the achievement gap
Association in the course directory
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