International Education Courses
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Spring
2009 Course Descriptions
Click on titles in blue for example syllabus
Most Syllabi are from previous offerings - current ones available in class
Educ 229 Introduction to International Education
(Daniel Lincoln) – Tuesday 4-6:30 pm - Location TBA Schedule No.
This course is designed to introduce students to the role of culture in education. After exploring the theoretical basis of culture and its relationship to education, students will be exposed to a range of cultural perspectives from Africa, Asia, and Latin America. To integrate the various country presentations, students will engage in the study of the following global issues: environmental concerns, population distribution, human rights violations, socio-economic inequities, and conflicts and emergencies.
Educ 619 Qualitative Research Methods
(Jacqi Mosselson) – Thursday 1-4PM - 275 Hills South Schedule No. OFFLINE
This course provides an introduction to the assumptions, language, logic, and methods of qualitative inquiry in a variety of settings. The emphasis is on the modes of thinking and specific practices associated with generic as well as collaborative approaches to qualitative research. We discuss paradigms, their usefulness in understanding the assumptions implicit in all inquiry, and the typical assumptions of qualitative inquiry. We also focus on conceptualizing and designing qualitative studies and discuss strategies for developing researchable questions and the issues associated with involving participants in the research process. The major work of the course is the conduct of a small-scale qualitative research project which entails a number of activities: (1) designing the project; (2) negotiating agreement to conduct inquiry; (3) practicing the specific methods typically used in qualitative research: interviewing, observing, and document review; (4) analyzing and interpreting the data gathered through the fieldwork; and (5) writing up the process and findings in a set of coherent and well-argued papers.
Since learning about qualitative research is best accomplished by doing it, immersion in the course and its work is essential and typically requires a substantial time commitment. Through readings, discussion, class exercises and assignments, we will work through the following topics: the assumptions and theoretical traditions of qualitative research; the role of the researcher in qualitative inquiry; preparing for fieldwork and initiating agreement about the inquiry; typical qualitative data collection methods; collecting and organizing data in the field; analyzing and interpreting qualitative data; ensuring accurate, rich, and useful qualitative studies; ethical and political dilemmas in qualitative research; and writing the research report. Permission of the instructor required.
Educ 615O Project Management and Implementation
(Cristine Smith) Tuesday 1 - 4PM - 275 Hills South Schedule No.
The purpose of this course is to help participants prepare to manage international development education projects. The course will cover both theory and practice of managing projects, and participants will have a chance to talk about their past experiences in project management as well as use cases to solve both hypothetical and real problems in management. By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Articulate their philosophy of and approach to management, leadership and implementation of education projects
- Explain which management tools they would utilize in managing project implementation, why they would use these tools, and how they would adapt them based on culture, gender and other relevant factors.
Some of the specific topics to be covered will include:\
- The difference between management and leadership
- Balancing scope, resource and time for the optimal project quality
- Managing staff and building teams
- Cultural and gender differences in management
- Overseeing budgets and workplans
- Dealing with consultants, stakeholder and advisory groups, and funders
- Tools for facilitating meetings, participatory decision making
- Disseminating information, outcomes and products of the project
- Dealing with corruption in project management
- Technological tools for managing projects
Educ 752 Gender Issues in International Education
(Cristine Smith) Wednesday 9 - 12 Noon - 275 Hills South Schedule No.
This course focuses on the intersection between education -
both formal and nonformal - and the needs of women and girls in developing
countries. It examines the impact of global and national economic and social
development initiatives on the participation of women and girls in education
and other sectors. The course explores gender-sensitive analytic frameworks and policies, and reviews a wide range of educational programs designed to foster the participation of women and girls in high-quality educational
experiences. Current strategies include accelerated learning models and
on-site professional development for teachers. These and other strategies will be explored to help learners develop a range of strategies and approaches for making education more accessible, welcoming, and effective
for women and girls.
Educ 720 Theories of International Development for Educators
(David Evans) - Wednesday 1-4PM - 275 Hills South Schedule No.
This seminar is designed for educators who will be working in international development settings and who want to explore theories of economic and social development. Participants will examine capitalist, socialist, and humanist development theories through readings, discussions, lectures, small group presentations, and individual papers. Participants should be able to identify the assumptions, underlying values, and operational principles characteristic of specific theories and will be asked to explore the implications for themselves as international educators. The course is intended to provide a theoretical perspective for analyzing the role played by education in different development perspectives.
Educ 804 Cultural Perspectives on Education Management
(David Evans) - Monday 1-4PM - 275 Hills South Schedule No.
Educational management takes place within cultures around the world and increasingly across cultural groups. The course begins by studying a theoretical perspective that provides key concepts for cultural analysis. Using these concepts, the course then examines elements of culture and how these interact with and shape management practice in educational settings. While the field of business management addresses issues of cross-cultural management, little has been done in the field of educational management. Close examination of the interaction of culture and educational management is important because deeply-held cultural beliefs and values shape both behavior and expectations about the functions and roles of educational managers.
Projected
Future Course Offerings Table
under revision