Educ A-Theoretical Foundatns (EDA)

EDA 500     Theoretical Foundations of Ed     3 Credit Hours

This seminar employs systematic examination of education in social context, providing theoretical and practical knowledge regarding teacher professionalism. The class introduces the structure, organization, and financing of schools and systems, with consideration to the role of education in a democratic society and to sometimes-contested aspects of schools and instruction. The class also familiarizes students with essential aspects of the University of Michigan-Dearborn's educator preparation program. Students enrolled will participate in required field-based clinical experiences in a local school setting for ten hours, and must therefore complete mandatory clearance procedures prior to their field placements; refer to the Field Placement Office website. (F, W).

Restriction(s):
Can enroll if Class is Post-baccalaureate Cert only or Graduate
Can enroll if College is Education, Health, and Human Services

EDA 501     Adv Social Fndations of Ed     3 Credit Hours

This advanced seminar will investigate various aspects of formal education taking into account historical, philosophical, political, social, cultural, religious and economic contexts. Within these contexts, the course will identify and examine school reform and change issues and trends as they relate to complex and rapidly changing local, national and global society.

Restriction(s):
Can enroll if Class is Post-baccalaureate NCFD or Graduate

EDA 515     Comm & Schools: Partnerships     3 Credit Hours

Communities and Schools: Building and Sustaining Partnerships offers an examination of the role that communities play in schools' achieving public aims and the value that alliances have on the overall delivery of instruction. Thus, the course reviews various arguments and presents the student learner with the opportunity to connect the theory to practice so that she/he can develop her/his own views on the need and value of these methods. (YR)

EDA 519     Early Literacy/Language Devel     3 Credit Hours

This course examines early language development, the factors that contribute to its growth and the role that it plays in the development of literacy. Diagnostic techniques for assessing language and literacy and teaching strategies and materials to facilitate language and literacy growth in children birth through third grade will be discussed.

Restriction(s):
Can enroll if Class is Post-baccalaureate Cert only or Post-baccalaureate NCFD or Graduate

EDA 520     Community Action: Detroit     3 Credit Hours

Using the Detroit Metropolitan region as a case study, students will examine the local history of different types of community organization-grassroots citizen action groups, non-profit social service agencies, issue coalitions, and government-sponsored councils-as a way of understanding the concepts of self-interest, power, institutional change, community control, and leadership. The class will examine how history, ecology, culture, economics and indiviuals working in groups shape communities including Detroit. Through this examination, students will develop the understanding and skills needed to act as collaborators and leaders in the community working with different organizations to help empower citizens and affect social change. (YR)

EDA 521     Comm Based Edu Seminar     1 Credit Hour

This seminar is designed to support students pursuing the MA in Community Based Education. By developing an extended learning community the course will help students build connections between theory and practice by hosting regular research talks with local experts and professionals in the field. It will also support students in developing essential skills that will help them be successful in the field such as responding to an RFP, developing a conference proposal, writing for publication, and preparing a proposal for a foundation. (F) (W)

EDA 530     Loc Govt for Teach/Admin     1 to 3 Credit Hours

At the seminar, teachers participate in interactive learning activities with local government staff members. Officials serve as resource people, not lecturers. Teachers experience each lesson through the eyes of their students. All participants provide complete lesson plans for each activity, making it easy to share favorites from the course/academy with colleagues. Teachers work on developing coordinated learning experiences in local government including field trips, case studies and class visitations drawn from both school district and local government resource-bases.

Restriction(s):
Can enroll if Class is Post-baccalaureate Cert only or Post-baccalaureate NCFD or Graduate

EDA 555     Lang,Clture,Litrcy&Power in Ed     3 Credit Hours

During this course we will examine the social/cultural functions of language with an emphasis on schools and other applied educational settings. Through our readings, discussions, and class activities, students will gains a greater appreciation for the ways in which language varies across cultures, social settings, and situations.

Restriction(s):
Can enroll if Class is Graduate
Cannot enroll if Level is

EDA 571     Reading Models and Methods     3 Credit Hours

This course will acquaint you with the theory, methods, materials, and research related to the teaching of reading and language arts in the elementary grades: Literacy Learning Environments, Culturally Responsive Practices in Literacy, Literacy Curriculum Design and Assessment, Overall Literacy, Motivation and Engagement, Print Concepts, Phonological Awareness, Phonics, Spelling, Word Recognition, Syntax, Reading Fluency, Vocabulary, Comprehension, Literacy Learning Environments, and Speaking and Listening. It is essential that everyone participate in all aspects of the course so that we can develop a shared knowledge and understanding of the important issues in literacy theory and classroom practice. (F, W).

EDA 610     Seminar in Critical Pedagogy     3 Credit Hours

This course will engage students in an in-depth study of pedagogy and will allow for the examination their own disciplines through a critical theory lens. Students will be expected to problematize their disciplines core tenets and consider teaching for today's urban/metropolitan schools and curriculum.

Restriction(s):
Can enroll if Class is Graduate
Cannot enroll if Level is Undergraduate

EDA 620     Public Pedagogy     3 Credit Hours

This course examines the out-of-school spaces and experiences in an effort to revision our understanding of what counts as education. Participants will complete case studies of the physical, social, and political places inhabited by the people in Detroit and the surrounding communities as a source for reimaging teaching and learning in ways that connect the school and the community to empower students, teachers and the community to create educative experiences that cultivate their own agency in the community.

Restriction(s):
Can enroll if Level is Doctorate or or Specialist or Graduate or Rackham

EDA 701     Adv Social Founds of Educ     3 Credit Hours

This advanced seminar will investigate various aspects of formal education taking into account historical, philosophical, political, social, cultural, religious and economic contexts. Within these contexts, the course will identify and examine school reform and change issues and trends as they relate to complex and rapidly changing local, national and global society.

Restriction(s):
Can enroll if Class is Specialist or Doctorate

EDA 725     Seminar in the History of American Education: From Country Schools to Urban Systems     3 Credit Hours

This course focuses on the historical foundations of education, exploring the emergence and evolution from rural to urban communities, specifically schools, as well as the social and political factors that have influenced their development. While there are many ways to approach this topic, this class will emphasize the historical perspective in exploring urban and rural education through a lens of migration. Students will learn how and why the movement of Communities of Color differed from that of European communities, as well as what influence these patterns had on the development of public education generally, but education in urban and rural spaces particularly. This historical approach to understanding schools is critical because many of the contemporary challenges facing schools today have their roots in decades-old policies and practices. (W, AY).

Restriction(s):
Cannot enroll if Class is
Cannot enroll if Level is Undergraduate

EDA 810     Seminar in Critical Pedagogy     3 Credit Hours

This course will engage students in an in-depth study of pedagogy and will allow for the examination their own disciplines through a critical theory lens. Students will be expected to problematize their disciplines core tenets and consider teaching for today's urban/metropolitan schools and curriculum.

Restriction(s):
Can enroll if Class is Specialist or Doctorate
Cannot enroll if Level is Undergraduate

EDA 820     Public Pedagogy     3 Credit Hours

This course examines the out-of-school spaces and experiences in an effort to revision our understanding of what counts as education. Participants will complete case studies of the physical, social, and political places inhabited by the people in Detroit and the surrounding communities as a source for reimaging teaching and learning in ways that connect the school and the community to empower students, teachers and the community to create educative experiences that cultivate their own agency in the community.

Restriction(s):
Can enroll if Level is Doctorate or or Specialist or Graduate or Rackham

EDA 855     Lang,Cultre,Litrcy,Power in Ed     3 Credit Hours

During this course we will examine the social/cultural functions of language with an emphasis on schools and other applied educational settings. Through our readings, discussions, and class activities, students will gains a greater appreciation for the ways in which language varies across cultures, social settings, and situations.

Restriction(s):
Can enroll if Class is Specialist or Doctorate
Can enroll if College is Education, Health, and Human Services