EDLE 740 - Social Class and Schooling

(3 units)

Study of research and practice on the relationship of social class to PK-12 and higher education.

Maximum units a student may earn: 3

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Fall

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. explain foundational concepts and terminology related to social class and contemporary schooling (e.g., cultural capital and the digital divide).
2. describe how students’ social class relates to their educational experiences in general and in various subject areas.
3. articulate the role family, community, and teachers play in students’ educational experiences in relation to social class.
4. analyze how other social identities (e.g., gender and race/ethnicity) intersect with social class as they relate to education.
5. implement strategies and access resources for improving education for students of different social classes.

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