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Introduction to Urban Education

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
1/27/25 - 5/14/25
Th 4p.m. – 6:45p.m.
Wheatley W01-0054 3 $1984 (guest students)
Date
1/27/25 - 5/14/25
Time
Th 4p.m. – 6:45p.m.
Location
Wheatley W01-0054
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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