Studies in depth selected topics in education. Students participate in an information exchange with other students, faculty members, and other scholars about current research interests and ideas. Explores theory, research, and practice related to emergent literacy and literacy development during childhood. Explores theory, research, and practice related to adolescent and adult literacy. Topics include influences on adolescents' and adults' literacy practice and development, current and historical understanding of literacy, connections between literacy and learning in the content areas, and needs of diverse learners.
Students study both a common core research literature and topics of individual interest.
Provides an advanced course in the nature of the adult learner and the processes of adult learning and development. Emphasizes adults as learners, motivations of adult learners and their participation patterns in adult education activities, and learning theory implications for adult learners. Study of policy as process in the local, state, and federal arenas. Primary focus is on policy questions of compulsory schooling, the purpose of schooling, curriculum and testing, governance, and finance. Issues of quality, efficiency, equity, and choice are also addressed.