EDUC 11
Education, Equality, and Future of American Society: Problems, Prospects, and Policies
Description: Lecture, four hours; discussion, one hour. Schools are primary institutions charged with responsibility of preparing young people for their roles as citizens so that they can participate in our democracy. Public schools also serve as key sites where two essential, and at times conflicting, functions are carried out: students are sorted based on measures (and perceptions) of their ability to fill occupations and roles that are essential to economy; and students are educated in hopes that next generation will acquire knowledge, creativity, and problem-solving skills to solve problems created by previous generations. Focus on understanding challenges, contradictions, and complexities associated with carrying out these functions. Letter grading.
Units: 5.0
Units: 5.0
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Fall 2024 - Overall Review: Amazing professor. Low effort; high reward class. This is what all GE's should look like. It was fun and never stressed me out. Lecture: Once a week, "mandatory" but the exit tickets posted after class is how she takes attendance (two are dropped). Exit tickets are P/NP, just relate it back to the lecture content and you'll pass. Discussion: Long discussion but you use every second of the class time and there are "case studies" which is essentially just a poster about the case you read about (typically a short reading thats interesting). Three in total, the first two are P/NP and the third is graded. You work in a group with a few other students but its the same students every week which made it fun because everyone started to become friends. Tests: No midterm but there is a final which is composed of four mini essays (350 words). Unlimited cheat sheet, compose as much information you think you'll need to write a strong paper. Readings: No required textbook, she provides all the readings. Usually one short reading a week that is "required", I rarely read anything unless it related to the case study (makes the case study easier and faster).
Fall 2024 - Overall Review: Amazing professor. Low effort; high reward class. This is what all GE's should look like. It was fun and never stressed me out. Lecture: Once a week, "mandatory" but the exit tickets posted after class is how she takes attendance (two are dropped). Exit tickets are P/NP, just relate it back to the lecture content and you'll pass. Discussion: Long discussion but you use every second of the class time and there are "case studies" which is essentially just a poster about the case you read about (typically a short reading thats interesting). Three in total, the first two are P/NP and the third is graded. You work in a group with a few other students but its the same students every week which made it fun because everyone started to become friends. Tests: No midterm but there is a final which is composed of four mini essays (350 words). Unlimited cheat sheet, compose as much information you think you'll need to write a strong paper. Readings: No required textbook, she provides all the readings. Usually one short reading a week that is "required", I rarely read anything unless it related to the case study (makes the case study easier and faster).
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