EDF3604: Schools &Society
Purpose of Schooling
Political goals
Economic goals
religion influences in curriculum
preparing students for the workforce through multiple subjects
shaping future active citizens in the civic process
Social goals of schooling
providing equality of opportunity
debates over instruction of morals, values, and character development
reform of the family through early educational policies
Role of Teachers
Human capital economics; developing human capital so the U.S. can successfully compete in the global economy
roles of teachers change along the changing purposes of schools
being qualified to present quality instruction that is inclusive and accessible to ALL students
roles depend on different time periods due to global conflict, community struggles, etc.
Educational Equality & Diversity
Equality of educational opportunity: equal chance to receive an education
Current struggles for equal opportunity
racial segregation in schools
students with disabilities and learning differences
unequal education for women; Title IX preventing sex discrimination and sexual violence
Title IX also protects students of all sexualities and gender identities from discrimination and violence
Brown v. Board of Education along with the 14th amendment declare separate doesn't mean equal
Immigrant students and English language learners; now protected by cases and laws such as LULAC and the Bilingual Education Act
Laws such as the PARC and Public Law 94-142/IDEA protect and require schools to provide accommodations and IEP's for students with disabilities
Influences over schools
Local influence
State influence
Federal Influence
Local school boards; members voted on by local citizens, members go on to appoint superintendent
criticized for being dominated by white men
parties pushing for school choice and the use of vouchers
Different acts that require districts to follow new goals in exchange for funding and categorical aid
Again, political parties pushing for school choice and religious versions of moral teaching