We will assess the possibility of making environmental education a central part of the curriculum. Students will survey current programs, curricula and research and consider the role of formal education in generating environmental awareness in light of global ecological crises. Fieldwork is required. This course provides students with an understanding of the implications of developmental psychology for social policy. Literature in child development and educational psychology is used to study particular educational problems and policies.
Field research is required.
Not offered 2000-2001. This course will focus on issues facing urban educators and policy makers, including desegregation, compensatory education, curricular innovation, community involvement, bilingual education, standardized testing, school restructuring and multiculturalism. The special problems and challenges faced by urban schools in meeting the needs of individuals and groups in a pluralistic society will be examined using the approaches of psychology, sociology, anthropology, and political science. Current issues will also be viewed in historical perspective. Field work is required.