ED575 : Urban Education
Education Ann Ingman, Ed.D - E-mail | Vita 620-662-3989
COURSE OVERVIEW:
This course is designed to acquaint students with the history of urban education in the United states. It’s intent is to teach the fundamentals of historical interpretation and argumentation as well as to root current issues and debates in the past.
Course Objectives: This course will examine the following areas:
Develop a conceptual framework for understanding the various issues associated with urban education as presented in current research.
Understand the application of theory to practice by analyzing aspects of urban education.
Affect change in other’s understandings of issues in urban education.
Examine educational reform efforts that attempt to transform urban schools and classrooms.
Required Text: Transforming Urban Education, Joseph Kretovics, Edward J. Nussel, Allyn and Bacon ISBN #: 020514568x
HOW TO CONTACT YOUR
INSTRUCTOR:
I can be contacted by e-mail through my personal e-mail address above. My Canyon email is forwarded to that address as well. I will usually respond within 24 hours. If I will be away for a longer period of time, I will advise you by email. I will also be checking in at the Forum Board several times a week to view your discussion question responses but please always email me when you have posted so I may grade your responses and respond to you more quickly. I look forward to working with each of you, and I am always happy to help.
Special Assignment
DUE THE FIRST WEEK OF CLASS
I find it helpful for us to know a little bit about each other before the start of our busy weeks together. I have begun the process with my personal biography. Please read my biography posted on the Forum Board and respond with your biography. You can use mine as a model of what to include. Please be sure to tell us if this is your first online class or if you have experienced this environment before. Please respond to other students’ biographies with a welcome note or a personal response to their content. I will respond to each of you personally on the board, so please check back periodically. See you there!
WEEKLY ASSIGNMENTS
Readings: Weekly Readings in the textbook.
Lectures: All Lectures are posted in the “Lectures” area in your classroom. There is one lecture per week containing supplementary information.
Discussion Questions: You are required to answer a weekly Discussion Question listed under “Assignments” and post it to the Forum Board each Sunday night at midnight your time and send a copy to me at my email address. This counts as a participation grade and is required for attendance. If you miss two Discussion Questions in a row I will assume you have dropped the course, unless you have notified me of your absence in advance.
Brief Papers: There are three brief papers 500 –800 words due at the end of the 2nd, 4th and 6th week, listed under “Assignments”.
Finals Research Paper: The final paper listed under “Assignments” is to be 3000 words in length for an attempt at an “A” grade in the course or you have the option to choose the 1200 words in length paper for a possible “B” grade in the course.
Week 1 Readings
Chapter 1: Equality of Educational Opportunity and Urban Schools Chapter 2: Demographic Change and the Schools.
Assignments: - Read Lecture #1 - Discussion Question #1 (post to Forum Board and send a copy via email to your instructor)
Week 2 Readings
Chapter 3: Poverty and the Urban Family Chapter 4: Bureaucracy and Urban School Reform
Assignments: - Read Lecture #2 - Discussion Question #2 (post to Forum Board and send a copy via email to your instructor) - #1 Brief Paper due (Email to instructor in Microsoft word or cut and pate to email).
Week 3 Readings
Chapter 5: Problems in Education Practice.
Assignments: - Read Lecture #3 - Discussion Question #3
(post to Forum Board and send a copy via email to your instructor)
Week 4 Readings
Chapter 6: Schools of Choice and Private Education
Assignments: - Read Lecture #4 - Discussion Question #4
(post to Forum Board and send a copy via email to your instructor) - #2 Brief Paper due. (Email to instructor in Microsoft word or cut and pate to email).
Week 5 Readings
Chapter 7: The Context of Teaching and Learning
Assignments: - Read Lecture #5 - Discussion Question #5
(post to Forum Board and send a copy via email to your instructor)
Week 6 Readings
Part 111 Transforming Urban Schools Page 301 –359
Assignments: - Read Lecture #6 - Discussion Question #6
(post to Forum Board and send a copy via email to your instructor) - #3 Brief Paper due. (Email to instructor in Microsoft word or cut and pate to email
Week 7 Readings
Part 111 Transforming Urban Schools Page 360-397
Assignments: - Read Lecture #7 - Discussion Question #7
(post to Forum Board and send a copy via email to your instructor)
Week 8
Assignments: - Read Lecture #8 - Final Research Paper due
Grading
Discussion Questions It is your responsibility to read the question and respond substantively to the Forum and send a copy via email to your instructor. You will receive points for participation as well as for the quality of your answers. Other students’ answers will be already posted in the Forum. You may look at other responses but be certain to formulate your own answers. You should always reflect back to the readings in your answer as well as to your own personal or professional experience when applicable. All 8 Discussion Questions are worth 40% of your grade = 5 points each question.
Brief
Papers There are three brief papers 500 to 800 words in length. They should be submitted as email attached files. The student can produce these written assignments on word processor (preferably Microsoft word or save as ”Rich Text”) then proof, spell check, and format the paper per APA guidelines
Together the three papers are worth 36% of your grade = 9 points each chapter They are due at the end of the first, third, and fifth week.
The Final Exam
Paper The final paper is a comprehensive response to a question based on curriculum development, while demonstrating higher order critical thinking skills. Along with the successful completion of all other assignments, the student has an option of writing a minimum 1,500-word paper for a maximum “B” grade in the course or a minimum 3,000-word paper for a maximum grade of “A” in the course. 1500 word =13 points and 3000 word = 24 points
Total 100
points A = 90-100 B = 80-89 C = 70-79 D = 60-69
All Students are expected to earn a “C” grade or better.
What To Do First:
Order your textbook immediately.
Read the Welcome Lecture under the Lecture tab.
Read my Biography on the Forum Board and respond with your Biography. Always send me an email advising me that you have posted something in the forum. I do not visit there every day.
Notify me via e-mail with your name and e-mail address.
Until you receive your textbook, you may get started by reading the
Lecture for Week #1 and review the Discussion Question.
Contact me by e-mail anytime with questions, clarifications, feedback,
etc.
