ECE 9840 - Socio-Cultural Issues in Early Childhood and Elementary Education

3 Credit Hours
Requirements: A minimum grade of “B” is required for this course.

Description
The purpose of the course is to explore educational theory, research, and practice within a critical socio-cultural context in early childhood and elementary education. Contemporary issues such as race, class, sexual orientation, gender, immigration, religion, and language acquisition will be analyzed for their role in shaping educational practices; family, school and community relationships; and teaching and learning. Students enrolled in this course will have opportunities to explore the intersections between their research interests and the issues of diversity related to the course.