Introduction to Educational Issues and Scholarship

Lecture, two hours; discussion, two hours. Introduction to broad landscape of public education in U.S. Intended for those interested in educational research, policy, or teaching in both formal and informal educational contexts. Readings highlight work of educational researchers from UCLA's Department of Education, especially ways their scholarship intersects with policy and practice. Students work in groups to identify real-life problem affecting public education in Los Angeles. Study of this problem from multiple perspectives. Conceptualization of socially-just solution. Letter grading.

Review Summary

Clarity
5.0 / 10
Organization
5.0 / 10
Time
0-5 hrs/week
Overall
3.3 / 10

Reviews

    Quarter Taken: Spring 2023 In-Person
    Grade: A

    If you turned in all of the assignments you will literally get an A. No actual grading. Just go to the lectures and turn in everything.

    Quarter Taken: Spring 2023 In-Person
    Grade: A

    One of the best EDUC Prof, def take him if possible.
    No exam, just read through what he gave and write short essays then you should be fine. If you're not sure what to write about, just go to the Discussion and ask TA.
    Pretty chill class and he also took us out of classroom to visit the campus when it has event/small concert for school activities.

Course

Instructor
William Purdy
Previously taught
23S 22S

Grading Information

  • No group projects

  • Attendance required

  • No midterms

  • No final

  • 50% recommend the textbook

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