International Education Courses
Updated January 10, 2008
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Spring 2008 – International Education |
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9-12
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793W – Master’s Seminar 721 – Research Design for International Ed |
10-12 |
678 – Cultural Studies Mosselson – 275 HS |
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Center Committee Meetings – no classes |
1-4
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719 – Theory & Practice of Non-formal Education |
619 – Qualitative Research Methods |
629 – Policy Issues in International Education |
649 – Training for Nonformal Education |
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4-6:30
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229 – Introduction to International Education |
692I – Literacy Methods |
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Spring
2008 Course Descriptions
Click on titles in blue for Syllabus
Most Syllabi are from previous offerings - current ones not yet available
Educ 229 Introduction to International Education
(Cohen-Mitchell) – Tuesday 4-6:30 pm - Location TBA
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
(Rossman) – Tuesday 1-4 pm - 275 Hills South
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 629 Policy Issues in International Education
(Evans with Hartwell) - Wednesday 1-4PM - 275 Hills South Course Website
Current international educational policy in Africa, Asia and Latin America is centered on strategies necessary to achieve the global agenda of Education for All. Central to those policies is the establishment of measurable objectives, country strategies, plans of action, and the means to monitor progress. The course will begin with an overview of the nature of policy formation and implementation at national and international levels, drawing on the theory and practice of policy analysis.
The course will also review guidelines for the preparation of national polices and their associated
M&E frameworks, including various methods for creating and using indicators to measure progress towards goals.
Educ 649 Training for Nonformal Education
(Smith) – Thursday 1-4 pm - 275 Hills South
This seminar/workshop will develop the skills needed to design and implement training programs for personnel in nonformal education, human services, and community development. Content areas will include: the writing of objectives; the selection of appropriate training strategies, techniques, and materials; sequencing and scheduling; implementation of the training program; and formative evaluation methods. Through the use of workshop methods, the course will provide some direct experience in designing and running training exercises and assessing their outcomes. Emphasis will be given to non-classroom settings which contain cross-cultural components. A balance between theory and practice in applying the theory will be sought.
Educ 692I Methods in Adult Literacy
(Smith) – Wednesday 4-7 pm - 275 Hills South
This course covers the theoretical and practical aspects of adult literacy instruction: the “how to” of basic skills instruction for adults. Specifically, it will give an introduction to the main approaches to teaching reading, writing and math to adults, using readings and examples from both U.S. and developing contexts. We will discuss broad approaches to reading, writing and numeracy such as skills-based vs. authentic/contextualized instruction; individualized, small and whole group instruction; project-based learning; and learner-generated materials. We will consider how approaches affect curriculum and lesson plan development; the difference between standards-based and learner-centered instruction as instructional drivers; and the relationship between assessment, reading profiles, and instruction. In addition, I am adding a new component to this semester’s syllabus: an overview of integrated literacy approaches, including health literacy and livelihoods development through literacy. For the last third of the semester, we will look at why and how non-formal literacy programs can increase adults’ health literacy skills and knowledge. Also, we will cover the difference between income-generation, micro-finance, livelihoods development, and savings and credit and consider how to integrate these poverty reduction strategies into non-formal education curriculum.
Educ 678 Cultural Studies & Development
(Mosselson) – Wednesday 9-12 pm - 275 Hills South
Educ 719 Theory and Practice of Nonformal Education
(Evans) - Monday 1-4PM - 275 Hills South
This course is designed for those interested in informal and popular education approaches to human development programs, particularly in international settings. Its purpose is (1) to provide an introduction to the basic philosophical and conceptual works in the field with which any professional should be conversant, including a detailed look at the theories of Paulo Freire along with those of Illich, Coombs, Nyerere, Ariyaratne, Fals Borda, and Dolce; (b) to related the assumptions and theories of both nonformal education and popular education to practice in adult basic education, community and health education; and (c) to explore critical issues in the planning and implementation of nonformal education. Students will be responsible for a short presentation and a paper that analyzes and critiques a major issue in education. CIE students should have addressed these issues in some way during their program.
Educ 721 Research Design in International Education
(Rossman) – Monday 9-12 pm - 275 Hills South
This research seminar is intended to provide advanced doctoral students with guidance in conceptualizing and writing proposals for dissertation research in international education. Because many students are also working on comps (which are directly linked to dissertation research), we will also focus on preparing the conceptual framework and reviewing literature that typically are included in comps. I assume that students are well trained in research methods and thus able to focus on conceptualizing and designing a solid proposal. While we can work on mixed methods designs, the primary emphasis in the course is on proposals for qualitative research. Throughout the course, we will focus on the particular issues of designing and conducting qualitative research in various contexts – national with international populations and international settings. Prerequisite: qualitative and/or quantitative research methods courses. Permission of instructor required.
Educ 793W International Education Master’s Project
(Mosselson) – Monday 9-12 pm - 287 Hills South
Other Descriptions for Spring 2009 Courses not yet available.
Projected
Future Course Offerings Table
under revision