ED 201 - Historical and Philosophical Foundations of Education ...

III. Evaluation of Attendance
Each class member is expected to attend regularly and to notify the instructor in advance
if it is necessary to miss class because of a special circumstance. Attending class is more
than a personal choice: it is a social responsibility, for the class as a whole will be harmed
without your continued presence. If there are extenuating circumstances that prevent you
from fulfilling this commitment on a regular basis, it is your responsibility to inform the
instructor as soon as possible of this fact. In addition, it will be necessary to meet with
small group members at a convenient time outside of class, to plan group presentations.
Make sure that scheduling conflicts are equitably negotiated when they arise.
IV. Due Dates
Unless renegotiated by the instructor and the entire class, due dates will be strictly
respected except under unique circumstances (the printer isn't working, my hard drive
crashed, the dog ate my paper are not unique circumstances). All assignments are to be
turned in on the agreed-upon date and one full grade will be deducted for each day the
assignment is late,
starting with the beginning of class time.
Tentative Schedule
August 28 th , August 30 th ,, September 4th, September 6th
Topic: Introduction to the Philosophy of Education
Reading: Michie, Holler if You Hear Me.
Group One presentation of Michie, Due September 6th.
September 11th, September 13 th ,September 20th
Topic: Issues in the History of American Education; Teaching as a Profession
Reading: Rousmaniere, City Teachers.
Group 2 presentation of Rousmaniere. Due September 20th th .
September 25th, October 2 nd , October 4th
Topic: Contemporary Issues: School Financing and School Resources
Reading: Kozol, Savage Inequalities.