If there are a significant number he will try to change the meeting time. This seminar is designed for students working on independent research projects at the masters or doctoral level in the field of educational organizations and leadership. Offered each Spring depending on student interest. The purpose of this course is to examine issues and interactions among families, schools, and communities and their impact on school reform and student learning. Students are expected to read all of the required readings critically, develop questions and analyses for discussion, and participate actively in class discussions and small group work.
Many teachers earn their credential with little preparation for working with families.
Currently California has hired many new teachers who are on emergency credentials. Each group will select a topic to research and develop as a presentation. Initial resource materials and class time will be given for group work, but there will be individual tasks as decided upon by the group to ensure completion of the project. Review and critique your school's current plan for working with families and communities based on what you have learned from the readings and prepare an 8-10 page report that could be shared with the faculty. Building Family Literacy in an Urban Community.