EDU-638 Social Movements and Education Change (3)

Through this course, students expand their understanding of the educational landscape by examining the dynamics of social movements in education including the philosophies, demands, and tactics that have shaped their efforts over time; their production of new knowledge as vital tools to orient and build the movement; and their impact on and implications for education reform. Students grapple with several key questions to construct an understanding of the important role of social movements in the advancement of educational equity. Questions explored include how social movements in education have evolved over time in terms of issue definitions and sought-after change, collaborators and allies, and strategies to achieve change; what the legacy and impact of the social movements on education policies, practices, stakeholders, and communities has been; and what are the conditions that have facilitated the emergence and persistence of social movements in education. Looking forward, students question to what extent, if at all, the right to equity of educational opportunity, access, experience, and outcomes will require persistent social movements in education. Crosslist: EDU-438.