EDU 670 Advanced Reflective Practice for Urban Educators
This course examines the important role of critical reflection for the professional development and
effectiveness of urban teachers in their efforts to provide equitable educational opportunities and
increase achievement of their diverse students. Various types of reflection will be practiced in critically
thinking about the multiple and complex aspects of the teaching and learning process within a racial,
socio-economic, cultural, historical, structural and systemic context. The role of urban educators as
agents and leaders of change will be examined, in addition to how reflection can be used as a tool to
foster change for educational equity. Reflection during the course will lead to identifying a central focus
and question for thesis research.
Note: This course must be taken concurrently with EDU 688 (offered Summer term only). Students are expected to be close to finishing their Master's degree plan and have completed at least 18 credits of graduate study approved for the degree before taking this class.
Special information
4 Graduate credits
Effective January 12, 2015 to present
Learning outcomes
General
- Understand and use various types of and approaches to reflection in relation to self, teaching, students, learning, schooling and community
- Critically evaluate the effects on one's actions, thoughts, identities, attitudes and beliefs on urban learners and the teaching and learning process
- Identify core values and passions as an urban teacher for use in developing a plan for resilience, renewal and continuous improvement
- Critically evaluate the effects of structures, policies, practices, cultures and environments of various realms (i.e., classroom, school, community, district, state, federal, US and global societies) on teaching, learning and outcomes in urban classrooms and schools
- Critically reflect upon research literature about a topic of interest in the field of urban education
- Develop and articulate a clear philosophy of urban education and urban teaching that addresses historic and persistent inequities
- Develop a possible focus for future research
Summer 2025
| Section | Title | Instructor | books | eservices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Advanced Reflective Practice for Urban Educators | Bryant, Larry Curtis | Books for EDU-670-01 Summer 2025 | Course details for EDU-670-01 Summer 2025 |