Historical, political, economic, and social factors that
influence how the language arts are taught, how American
secondary schools operate, and how teachers function. Fulfills
MAT requirement for foundations.
Athena Title
Current Issues in English Ed
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in LLED 3400, LLED 4250S, LLED 6250S, LLED 7400E
Semester Course Offered
Offered spring
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student learning Outcomes
Students will investigate historical, political, economic, and social influences on literacy education.
Students will explore secondary schooling policies and standards.
Students will conduct inquiries on issues important to literacy teachers (e.g., classroom discourse, culturally relevant teaching, classroom-based assessment, adolescent literacy, teacher learning and collaboration, teaching with technology).
Topical Outline
1. History and politics of literacy education
2. National, state, and local education policies and teaching standards
