Preparing Our Schools for the 21 st Century . Part of engaging in an educational environment is making a commitment to be member of a learning community. Your decision to elect this course, rather than others you might have chosen, implies that you are interested in the connections between educational reform efforts and political contexts. Reading the materials assigned, reflecting on the elements you find important, and sharing them in dialogue with others will contribute to each member s growth in understanding. You are expected to attend all classes, read all assignments carefully, and come to class prepared to raise questions and engage in thoughtful discussion.
Assignments are due on the dates indicated on the class schedule outlined below.
The field experience component of this course is a bit different from the classroom-based placement of other courses offered by the Education Department. You are required to complete 30 hours of field-based educational research, but many of these hours may be spent outside of the classroom context. Other possibilities for field-based experience may also fulfill this requirement. I recommend that you take the time immediately following a visit or that evening to note your activities surrounding your visit. Analytic Memos that explore themes and questions that are emerging from data collection.