EDU 330 : Critical Pedagogy and Curriculum Theory
In this seminar students will analyze critical theories in education, their impact on curriculum theory, educational thought and praxis. Socio-political conditions, education policies and emerging trends in the field of education will be examined through critical pedagogies. Special emphasis will be placed on the interface between critical curriculum frameworks and classroom practices. While using a critical lens to investigate school and curriculum structures, students will chart inclusive and democratic educational norms and seek practices of teaching and learning for social justice pedagogy and transformative education. Prerequisite: EDU 220 and a passing score on MTEL Communication and Literacy test
Course Outcomes
1.Analyze the social, historical, and theoretical foundations of critical perspectives on education policy, theory, and curriculum.
2. Critically evaluate educational norms and structures based on race, culture, language, gender, ability, and other power relations.
3. Assess the opportunities and challenges of integrating theoretical inquiry into curriculum design and critical pedagogical practices.
4. Identify current and future frameworks for curriculum, teaching, and learning that promote empowering and democratic educational experiences for all learners.