MED 625 Justice-Oriented Teaching

MED 625 is designed to provide candidates with a consciousness of the impact of race, class, disability, and other socially constructed categories on educational outcomes. The course promotes the development of learning environments that are socially just, diverse, inclusive and equitable. The course bridges theory and research with practical strategies for dismantling systemic inequalities. Through intentional and deep critique of privilege and power, the course is designed to help candidates move beyond tolerance and toward equity and liberation, thus motivating candidates to create dynamic, thriving, inclusive, and supportive environments for all learners.

Credits

Credits 3 sh

Cross Listed Courses

N/A

Prerequisite

N/A

Corequisite

N/A

Course Types

This is a required course in the M.Ed. Program - Innovation in Education.

Offered

• Fall

Course Outcomes

1. Candidates in MED 625 Justice-Oriented Teaching will:
   LO 1. Critically examine the effects of privilege, power, and systemic inequality in education
2. LO 2. Consider the socially ascribed meanings of race, class, disability, and gender
3. LO 3. Describe and provide examples of justice-oriented teaching
4. LO 4. Explore assumptions and analyze behaviors to determine if they are aligned with social justice principles
5. LO 5. Act in service of a more socially just educational system and society