EDS 136

Academic Tutoring of Secondary School Students

WHO

This class focuses on students in middle school and high school.

WHAT

Some of the topics covered in this class are:

  • the "no child left behind" concept
  • the construction and reconstruction of identities in the context of schools
  • school choice and charter schools
  • the centrality of schools in production and reproduction of inequality
  • the implications of language and power for teaching and learning
  • fostering safe learning communities
  • fostering inclusive practices in schools and society
  • the democratic classroom
  • COOL POINTS

  • Offers a service-learning opportunity to mentor and tutor middle school and high school students from underserved communities and schools
  • Fulfills DEI requirement