Educational Studies (EDUC)
Chair: Professor John G. Ramsay
Professors: Deborah Appleman, John G. Ramsay
Visiting Professor: Julie G. Landsman
Visiting Assistant Professor: Mary Gustafson
Adjunct Instructor: Gene Bauer
Guided by the assumption that an understanding of educational values, policies, and practices is a legitimate and important part of liberal arts studies, Carleton offers a program of courses which, with the exception of student teaching, are open to all students and can be counted toward meeting distribution requirements in social sciences. No major is offered; however, we do offer an interdisciplinary concentration for those students who are especially interested in educational studies but not necessarily in public school teaching.
Students may qualify for a secondary (grades 5-12) teaching license in the State of Minnesota in the following areas: communication arts, (English), mathematics, modern languages (French, German, Russian, Spanish), earth, life and physical sciences, social studies,and visual arts. In the elementary field, preparation at Carleton is limited to the teaching of art. Earning licensure requires: completion of an approved Carleton major; other subject area courses not required by the Carleton major and/or specific courses within the major, a specified program of educational studies courses (see the Teacher Education Handbook), and student teaching in the major field in a "13th Term."
Students interested in obtaining teaching licensure should obtain a handbook from the department office which provides detailed information, and should consult with a member of the education faculty early in the sophomore year. There may be occasional courses offered at St. Olaf through the inter-registration process. Formal application for admission to the teacher education program is generally made during the spring term of the sophomore year.
Carleton's licensure programs are approved by the Board of Teaching of the Minnesota Department of Children, Families, and Learning.
Educational Studies Courses
EDUC 110. Introduction to Educational Studies This course will focus on education as a multidisciplinary field of study. We will explore the meanings of education within individual lives and institutional contexts, learn to critically examine the assumptions writers, psychologists, sociologists and philosophers bring to the study of education, and read texts from a variety of disciplines: What has "education" meant in the past? What does "education" mean in contemporary American society? What might "education" mean to people with differing circumstances and perspectives? And what should "education" mean in the future? Open only to first- and second-year students. 6 credits cr., SS, Winter—Staff
EDUC 152. Historical and Compartive Perspectives on Higher Education Cross-listed with AMST 152. This course will provide a broad introduction to the history, structure and functions of higher education in Western society, with special attention to the forms it has taken in America. After a brief introduction to the origins of universities as we know them, the course will review the evolution of colleges and universities in Colonial America and the United States. The treatment will be comparative and historical, centering on the peculiar characteristics of American higher education -- its size and diversity, its mixture of public and private sources of support, its responsiveness and resistance to market forces of all kinds, and its central role in our economic, social and political life. 3 cr., HU, Spring—M. Trow
EDUC 232. Reading, Writing and Teaching for Social Change Cross-listed with ENGL 232. This course will involve reading fiction, poetry, and memoir that present stories and images in such a compelling way that we see the world differently after having read them. Often it is empathy that is the basis for effective action. We will look at the works of James Welch, Zora Neale Hurston, Martin Espada, Cheri Register and others as models of literature that create such empathy and thus motivate students to act. We will be doing creative writing on themes from the literature as well as planning effective ways to use such literature in the classroom. 6 cr., ND, Spring—J. Landsman
EDUC 234. Educational Psychology Human development and learning theories are studied in relation to the teaching-learning process and the sociocultural contexts of schools. Three hours outside of class per week are devoted to observing learning activities in public school elementary and secondary classrooms and working with students. No prerequisite. 6 credits cr., SS, Fall,Spring—M. Gustafson
EDUC 240. Philosophies of Education What philosophical assumptions, questions and arguments have influenced the course of American education? This course will provide an historical overview of the traditions that have informed and shaped contemporary ideals of educating selves and communities. The texts of Plato, Locke, Rousseau, Dewey, Egan, Noddings, Martin, Maxine Greene, James Banks and others will be examined. 6 credits cr., SS, Not offered in 2001-2002.
EDUC 254. Teaching Exceptional Students This course considers the identification, planning, non-discriminatory testing and instruction of exceptional students. The course includes the topics: the needs and rights of exceptional students, speech/language impaired students, hearing impaired students, visually impaired students, physically impaired students, gifted and talented students, learning disabled students, and emotionally disturbed students. Prerequisite: Educational Studies 234. Permission of instructor. 3 credits cr., ND, Spring—A. Leming
EDUC 320. Teaching English as a Second/Foreign Language This course introduces students to the methods and materials related to teaching English as a second or foreign language. An eight-week practicum in which students observe and teach ESL lessons/classes will be included. The course is open to students with junior or senior status who have taken Educational Studies 110, Educational Studies 346 or by permission of the instructor. 6 credits cr., ND, Spring—G. Bauer
EDUC 336. History of African American Education Cross-listed with HIST 370. The course will explore the history of African-Americans from slave codes prohibiting literacy instruction to the challenges of contemporary urban schools. One strand will be biographical and institutional, examining the thinking of key educational leaders and the programs they created. Another focus will be on the ideological underpinnings and legal reasoning of public policies such as "separate, but equal," desegregation, and the consideration of race in college admissions. The course will use primary sources and data to compare the barriers, opportunities and achievements of African-Americans with those of other racial and ethnic groups in the United States. 6 credits cr., SS,RAD, Spring—J. Ramsay
EDUC 338. Multicultural Education Cross-listed with AFAM 338,AMST 338. This course focuses on the respect for human diversity and personal rights, especially as these relate to various racial, cultural and economic groups, and to women. It includes lectures and discussions intended to aid students in relating to a wide variety of persons, cultures, and life styles. 6 credits cr., S/CR/NC, SS,RAD, Fall—J. Landsman
EDUC 344. Youth, Culture, and Schooling Cross-listed with AMST 344. Is adolescence real or invented? How does the American high school affect the nature of American adolescence? How does adolescence affect the characteristics of middle and high schools? In addition to treating the concept historically, this interdisciplinary course focuses on psychological, sociological, and literary views of adolescence in and out of the classroom. We will also analyze how adolescence is represented in popular culture, including television, film, and music. Prerequisite: 100 or 200 level education course. Cannot be taken if student has taken AMST 115 (Growing Up American) 6 credits cr., SS, Not offered in 2001-2002.
EDUC 345. Methods of Teaching Art This course explores approaches to teaching art in education including the purposes, standards, materials, and methods for addressing the socio-emotional, creative, and curricular needs of children and adolescents. 6 credits cr., ND, Not offered in 2001-2002.
EDUC 346. Methods of Teaching Modern World Languages Cross-listed with FREN 346,GERM 347,RUSS 346,SPAN 346. Methods of, and curricular materials for, the teaching of modern world languages in the secondary school. Prerequisite: Senior standing, permission of the instructor and Educational Studies 234. 6 credits cr., ND, Not offered in 2001-2002.
EDUC 347. Methods of Teaching Science Cross-listed with BIOL 302. This course will explore teaching methods for the life and physical sciences in the secondary school. Curricular materials and active learning labs will be discussed and developed. In addition, time outside of class will be spent observing and teaching in local science classrooms. Will not count toward a biology major. Prerequisites: Educational Studies 234, senior standing, and permission of instructor. 6 credits cr., ND, Spring—D. Walser-Kuntz
EDUC 348. Methods of Teaching Secondary Social Studies Structure, methodology, strategies, and materials for teaching sociology-anthropology, psychology, economics, political science, geography and history in the secondary school. Prerequisite: Senior standing, permission of the instructor and Educational Studies 234. 6 credits cr., ND, Winter—J. Ramsay
EDUC 350. Methods of Teaching Mathematics Cross-listed with MATH 349. Methods of and materials and technology for teaching mathematics in secondary school. Issues in contemporary mathematics education. Regular visits to secondary school classrooms and teaching a class are required. Prerequisite: Senior standing and permission of the instructor. 6 credits cr., ND, Winter—C. Roosenraad
EDUC 353. Schooling and Opportunity in American Society Cross-listed with AMST 354,SOAN 320. This course is concerned with both the role of schools in society and the impact of society on schools. It deals with race, ethnicity, sex, social class and other factors which influence school achievement, and also examines the widespread assumption that the expansion of schooling can increase equality of opportunity in society. 6 credits cr., SS, Fall—J. Ramsay
EDUC 355, 356. Student Teaching Fulltime teaching in middle and high school under supervision. Prerequisites: 13th term licensure candidate, special methods in teaching area, and permission of instructor. 6 credits each cr., ND, Fall—Staff
EDUC 375. American Children: The Poor and the Privileged Cross-listed with AMST 375. This course will focus on the physical, psychological, emotional and intellectual development and well-being of children in the United States. Particular attention will be paid to the disparity in child care resources and opportunities between the poor and the wealthy. The strengths and weaknesses of contemporary child support policies will be explored and debated. 6 credits cr., SS, Not offered in 2001-2002.
EDUC 379. Methods of Secondary Literacy Instruction Cross-listed with ENGL 379. This course introduces students to a variety of approaches and perspective in teaching English language arts in the secondary schools. We will explore methodologies and issues surrounding the teaching of literature, language and composition in middle and high schools. In addition to the usual course components of reading, writing, and discussion approximately one day per week outside of class time will be devoted to observation and mini-teaching in high school English classes in the Twin Cities. Prerequisites: Senior English major, permission of the instructor and Educational Studies 234. 6 credits cr., ND, Not offered in 2001-2002.
EDUC 380. Ethics and Education This course will explore the ethical issues that face educators, parents, and volunteers as they attempt to guard the physical safety and nurture the educational well being of kids in schools. The course will introduce students to range of ethical theories. It will be organized around a set of specific topics including: indoctrination and other forms of manipulation, systems of reward and punishment, verbal abuse and bullying, confidentiality and other problems of privacy, emotionally-charged curricula and teaching strategies, enforcement of school rules, and responsibility for school safety. The course will use case method to engage the issues and spur discussion. 6 credits cr., SS, Not offered in 2001-2002.
EDUC 385. Schooling and Communities: A Practicum for Teacher Candidates This course provides licensure candidates with an opportunity to work directly in schools and community organizations related to schools and to reflect on that experience in a classroom setting. Prerequisites: Acceptance into teacher education program and registration for fall student teaching. 3 credits cr., ND, Spring—J. Landsman
EDUC 395. Senior Seminar This is a research and design seminar for educational studies concentrators. It focuses on a contemporary issue in American education. Recent seminars have been on educational reform and reformers, service learning and literacy. Some off campus work with public school students and teachers is an integral part of the seminar. Prerequisite: Educational Studies Concentrator or permission of the instructor. 6 credits cr., SS, Spring—J. Ramsay