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Introduction to Urban Education

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
9/3/24 - 12/13/24
Mo 4p.m. – 6:45p.m.		 McCormack M01-0209 3 $1984 (guest students)
Date
9/3/24 - 12/13/24
Time
Mo 4p.m. – 6:45p.m.
Location
McCormack M01-0209
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$1984 (guest students)

Description

This course focuses on understanding the complexities of teaching in urban schools. We will explore the strengths, problems and issues that affect urban schools and examine how teachers can effectively respond to the issues that impact their students in this environment. The course covers four major topics. Understanding the Strengths and Challenges of the Urban Environment; Community Building and School Climate; Achievement Motivation: Working from a Strengths Based Perspective; Language Development as a Foundation of Learning.

This course is closed for registration.

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

9/3/2024 - 12/13/2024

Location

McCormack M01-0209

Enrolled / Capacity

10 / 30

Status

Closed

Instructor

Nicole Johnson

Tuition*

$1984 (guest students)

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

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