Instructor Class Description

Time Schedule:

• Spring Quarter 2013
• Summer Quarter 2013
• Autumn Quarter 2013

Jane A. Van Galen
B EDUC 522
Bothell Campus

Education and the American Dream

Considers tensions inherent in the deep American belief that individuals can reach unlimited potential through success in school. Looks at ways in which the American educational system has been created within American beliefs in equal opportunity based on merit, yet remains an institution that sorts individuals for very unequal futures.

Class description

Video of Dr. Jane Van Galen describing the content of the course available at: http://youtu.be/_8grPrT9ax0.

Student learning goals

General method of instruction

Recommended preparation

Class assignments and grading

Office of the Registrar
For problems and questions about this web page contact icd@u.washington.edu,
otherwise contact the instructor or department directly.
Modified:June 15, 2013