Teachers' Work

3 credits · Undergraduate

This course is offered as part of the undergraduate education minor, examines the multiple dimensions of teachers' work by drawing on theories of teacher socialization and teacher professional learning, and exploring representations of teachers in the media and popular culture, as well as in relevant academic literature. Students will be introduced to the current policy, social, cultural, historical, professional, employment and legal context of teachers' professional lives in the United States. Students will have the opportunity to examine these aspects of teachers' work by interacting with teachers in the field.