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Undergraduate Course Details
Number EDU 252A
Title Contemporary Secondary Schools
Credits 3.0

Description

Introduces the historical, philosophical, social, political, and psychological foundations of the contemporary U.S./Massachusetts high school. Various administrative structures, social settings, and contemporary issues are examined. Topics include approaches to secondary education, best practices, curriculum organization, national/state educational reforms and curriculum frameworks. Three lecture hours and 2 hours of fieldwork per week. Required for students with Secondary Education minors.