EDUC 3300 - Introduction to International Education: Case Studies

Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
This course uses case studies of education systems and practices from Japan, China, South Korea, Finland, Cuba, Germany, Poland, and the U.S. to demonstrate the interactions of social-cultural contexts, school policies and practices, as well as the individuals’ learning processes. Theories of and perspectives on examining educational policies and practices will be introduced throughout the class along with case studies covering a diverse range of contexts. The class will be a mix of lectures, discussions, and in-class demonstrations, so students will have many opportunities to actively engage with the material in multiple ways. Students will also have opportunities to discuss educational issues with college students from China, Japan, India and Singapore via a virtual platform.