2016-17 Academic Catalog

Teaching is a political act. Each decision a teacher makes has the power to reinforce or disrupt dominant social hierarchies. In this course, we will explore this premise to understand how teachers navigate power and politics in and out of their classrooms. Students will read educational research in critical pedagogy and critical policy studies, interact with guest speakers, and take field trips to meet teachers in their classrooms. Topics may include racial justice, climate change, and teachers’ unions.