Breaking Into Baltimore:

Urban EducationSyllabus

Winter Intersession- 2016

Instructor Information

Instructor / Email / Office Location & Hours
Mr. Lance McCoy / / By Appointment/
Cell# :443-983-5874

General Information

Description

This course will challenge you to developan unique and holistic perspective on urban education by researching and critiquing our past, present and future urban educational practices.

Expectations and Goals

Students are expected to be prepared and present for all class meetings and trips. After completing this course, students will have a richer understanding of some of the pros and cons surrounding urban education, i.e. Common Core, standardized tests, finances, facilities, families, recourses, Teach For America.

Course Materials

Reading Materials

*Will be provided, unless it is an assignment to find an appropriate article.

1)Guzman, Ryan ,10 Modern Philosophers and their Contribution to Education, July 10,2012

2)Pink, William T., Noblit,George W. International Handbook of Urban Education Page 65,

3)The University of Chicago Urban Education Institute

4)Adianna J. Kezar, Anthony C. Chambers, John C. Borkhardt, Higher Education for the Public Good: Emerging Voices from a National Movement, Chapter 11 April 2005, Jossey-Bass.(Article/Print)

5)Adam Davis, What we Don’t Talk About When we Don’t Talk About Service (Article/Print)

6)Ivan Illich, To Hell with Good Intentions (Article/Print)

Recommended

7)Andrew Zaleski, As Baltimore Bulldozes Tents, Questions of Housing Displaced Homeless Emerge, March 14, 2013 (Article/Print)

8)Dax-Devlon Ross, The Great East Baltimore Raze-and-Rebuild: After Faltering, a Johns Hopkins-Led Development Project Reorients Around a School. July 29, 2013. (Article/Print)

Media Materials

a)Noguera, Pedro, Are we failing our students, Ted Talk

b)Pierson, Rita, Every kid needs a champion, Ted Talk

c)Emdin, Christopher, Empowering Children through Urban Education, Ted Talk

d)Smith, Rachel, Hallelujah the Saviors are Here (peom)

Recommended

e)Rachel Smith, Hallelujah the Saviors are Here: March 2012,

f)Hilarious Common Core Math #WCS14

Off Campus Trips

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Day / Topic / Reading(s)/Video(s) / Exercises
Sunday
(1/17/2016)
Time: 3pm-5:30pm / Introduction Urban Education /
  • 1, 2, a
/ Compare and Contrast Urban Education to your Primary and Secondary Education. (Class Discussion)
Tuesday
(1/19/2016)
Time: 9am-3pm / Local Education Models/ Field Trips /
  • 3,4, b
/ Take detailed notes on the field trip to help with assignment due of Wednesday at 11:59pm.
Thursday
(1/20/2016)
Time: 7-8:00pm / Local Education Reflection/Early Childhood /
  • 5,6, c,d
/ Reflect on site visits and prepare questions for the next location visit.

Assignment/Exam Schedule

Due Date / Subject
Sunday 11:59pm
(1/17/2016)
Monday 11:59pm
(1/18/2016) / Inquiry Paper- What are your thought of any educational institution? – Cite at least 2 articles, books, or videos that strengthen your perspective. 1 page double spaced.
Letter- Write a letter to your future self sharing your critique and suggestions of the current US education system. 1-2 pages double spaced
Wednesday 11:59 pm
(1/20/2016)* / Reflection Paragraphs- 2 paragraph reflection on Tuesday’s trip.
*1 paragraph on 1st location. 1 paragraph on 2nd location. *Complete after evening reflection…
1 paragraph response to another classmate’s post while referencing an article, video or book about education.
Friday – 11:59pm
(1/22/2016) / Final Paper- Has your view of education changed? Why or Why not? Cite at least 5 news reputable articles, assigned/recommended readings, or assigned/recommended media.
2-3 pages- double spaced.

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