EDUC-206 Pedagogy, Power and the Politics of Knowledge

Whose knowledge matters? How do students experience claims to knowledge? How does critical pedagogy disrupt traditional hierarchies in educational institutions and foster the inclusion and engagement of multiple voices, experiences and diverse knowledge? This course explores of the theories and praxis of critical pedagogy. Oppression, privilege, power and critical points of transformation will be examined in context of curriculum, instruction, and students' classroom experiences across education contexts (K-12 and higher education).

Credits

1

Prerequisite

introductory course in Education Studies or consent of instructor.

Offered

Fall