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Social and Cultural Influences This paper on influences on education and curriculum includes a discussion of political, economic, and social/cultural factors. Links are provided to a variety of other resources that provide greater detail. Explore these links and other sources to inform your discussions of the issues. |
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This Powerpoint Presentation summarizes the information in the readings. You may find it helpful for orientation or review. Social and Cultural Factors (Located in Course Documents.) Hint: Right click, then choose new window or full screen to view Powerpoint presentations. You may also download a copy of the file and view with Powerpoint. |
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Threaded Discussion 2: What is the role of education as a change agent in society? Write a brief (one-two pages) essay expressing your view on the role of the public education system as a change agent for society and post your first draft by midnight, Sunday, October 14, 2001. Participate in the Threaded Discussion to respond to other's essays and explore your own. Revise your essay and post your final draft by Sunday, October 28, 2001. Field Activity Mission Statements In recent years, many schools and school districts developed mission statements. See an example of a middle school mission statement. Obtain a copy of the mission statement for your own school or district. Consider the following questions: What is the purpose of a mission statement? What do they mean for curriculum planning? How
does the mission statement for my school or district reflect what really
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Threaded Discussion 2: What is the role of education as a change agent in society? Your assignment (essay and response) will be graded after classmates have responded to others' essays. You may revise your essay after you first post it. This assignment will be graded after October 28, 2001. Assessment criteria are posted in the Assessment Rubric section of the assignment. Click the link above. Your participation in the online discussion of the Social and Cultural Influences will be reviewed and evaluated as part of your class Participation.
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