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.

Given the rapidly changing demographics in our state and country, this course is designed to equip future teachers with the fundamental knowledge of understanding culture and teaching children from different backgrounds. Specifically, this course is designed to examine 1) the nature and function of culture; 2) the development of individual and group cultural identity; 3) definitions and implications of differences among learners, and 4) the influences of culture on learning, development, and pedagogy.

Given the rapidly changing demographics in our state and country, this course is designed to equip future teachers with the fundamental knowledge of understanding culture and teaching children from different backgrounds. Specifically, this course is designed to examine 1) the nature and function of culture; 2) the development of individual and group cultural identity; 3) definitions and implications of differences among learners, and 4) the influences of culture on learning, development, and pedagogy.

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.