Observations and analyses of critical educational issues influencing the social and political contexts of educational settings in Georgia and the United States. Students examine the teaching profession, the meaning of education and schooling in a diverse culture, and the moral and ethical responsibilities of teaching.

Observations and analyses of critical educational issues influencing the social and political contexts of educational settings in Georgia and the United States. Students examine the teaching profession, the meaning of education and schooling in a diverse culture, and the moral and ethical responsibilities of teaching.

Observations and analyses of critical educational issues influencing the social and political contexts of educational settings in Georgia and the United States. Students examine the teaching profession, the meaning of education and schooling in a diverse society, and the moral and ethical responsibilities of teaching.

Fundamental knowledge of understanding culture and teaching children from diverse backgrounds. Examination of the nature and function of culture, development of individual and group cultural identity, definitions and implications of diversity, and the influences of culture on learning, development, and pedagogy. Course contains required field assignment which incorporates experiential learning.

Fundamental knowledge of understanding culture and teaching children from diverse backgrounds. Examination of the nature and function of culture, development of individual and group cultural identity, definitions and implications of diversity, and the influences of culture on learning, development, and pedagogy. Course contains required field assignment which incorporates experiential learning.

Future educators will understand how opportunities, access, and engagement intersect to contribute to P-12 student success. Educators will explore key aspects of learning and teaching, reflect on their own learning processes and those of others, and apply their knowledge to equitably meet the diverse learning needs of P-12 students in a variety of educational settings and contexts.

Course provides a scientifically-based foundation in the cognitive, sociocultural, linguistic, and motivational influences on reading. Concepts of word recognition, phonology, phonics, morphology, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension are presented. Connections to written expression, discourse writing, and special populations in varied contexts are explored.

Course provides a scientifically-based foundation in the cognitive, sociocultural, linguistic, and motivational influences on reading. Concepts of word recognition, phonology, phonics, morphology, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension are presented. Connections to written expression, discourse writing, and special populations in varied contexts are explored.

Education is inherently political. Historical and contemporary analyses of public education, its changing purposes, curricular battles, federal and state policy conflicts, constitutional cases, multicultural issues, and privatization efforts are explored.

Education is inherently political. Historical and contemporary analyses of public education, its changing purposes, curricular battles, federal and state policy conflicts, constitutional cases, multicultural issues, and privatization efforts are explored.

Selected topics related to theory, research, and practice in education.

Introduction to the College of Education and the University of Georgia for new transfer students. Includes overviews of University and College of Education requirements and policies, campus resources and opportunities, student services, advising, registration, and campus involvement.