Public Purposes of Education: Democracy and Schooling

What do you see? What do you infer?

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How do you observe in the field? Would you know "good" teaching if you saw it? If so, what would it physically look like and sound like? In class session #2 we will discuss how to systematically observe in your school site, including generating field observation notes. (See Session #2 Course Readings).

Goals of this Course

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To prepare you for applying to the nationally-acclaimed teacher education program at Montclair State University.
To provide you with an initial field experience (30 hours) in an urban school setting.
To broaden your understanding of the major social, political, and economic issues surrounding public education in the United States and specifically, New Jersey.

By the end of the semester, you will know whether or not the teacher education program at MSU is a good fit for you. Your field observations, class discussions and written assignments will prepare you to write an outstanding admissions essay for the Teacher Education program here at Montclair State University.

Course Introduction

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To further assist you in planning for a successful semester here are some additional suggestions:

Download and review the course syllabus & calendar. Make sure you understand all course requirements and policies. Keep in mind a course syllabus is a binding contract between the individual student and course instructor. Come to the first class session with questions.
Read and study the first set of readings (Session #1)
Subscribe via email to this web site so that you automatically receive course updates.

This class meets in the ADP Center for Teacher Preparation and Learning Technologies. The Monday section (03) meets in UN 1145 for the first time on January 23rd. The Friday section (07) meets in UN 1142 for the first time on January 20th.

Note that you must be present on the first day of class in order to secure your field placement in this course. Students who are not present on the first day of class must drop the course or receive an "F" on their transcript. Additionally, you must pass this course with a C or better in order to be eligible to apply for the teacher education program.