American Schools have been struggling with meeting the needs of students in urban settings who many times have been labeled as "at risk" and failing to achieve to their highest potential. This learning community will offer students the opportunity and experiences to learn about urban schools and the true potential of students in those schools if provided with teachers who have the true desire to make a difference in the lives of these students.
This particular community will interest students who . . .
* Want to learn and get first hand experience of urban schools through field experiences
* Want to explore the idea of teaching in an urban setting
* Want to learn about culturally responsive teaching
EDU 201: Introduction to Education
Monday and Wednesday 9:00- 10:15
Dr. Kathy Wood, Director, Center for Excellence in Urban and Rural Education
EDU 121: Tutoring Native American Students
to be determined
Dr. Kathy Wood, Director, Center for Excellence in Urban and Rural Education
SOC 100: Introduction to Sociology
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 12:00 - 12:50
Dr. Ron Stewart, Sociology Department
EXE 100: Nature and Needs of Individuals with Special Needs
Tuesday, 4:30-7:10
Dr. Lynne Sommerstein, Exceptional Education Department
BSC 101: Foundations of Inquiry
Monday and Wednesday, 3:30-4:45
Dr. Lori Quigley, Associate Dean, School of Education
CWP 101: College Writing I
Monday and Wednesday, 10:25 - 11:40
Dr. Patrice Cathey, Director, Liberty Partnership
UNC 101: Integrated Hour
Thursday, 1:40-2:30
Team taught by all instructors
