ST. PETERSBURG COLLEGE
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
"Preparing students to serve as effective, reflective and caring teachers."
COURSE SYLLABUS
EDF 3660
Education and Public Policy in the United States
This syllabus course calendar and other attending documents are subject to change during the semester
in the event of extenuating circumstances.
Course Prefix:
Section #:
Credit Hours:
Co-requisites:
Pre-requisites:
EDF 3660
3818
Three
None
Admission to Educational Studies BS or Public Policy and Administration BS
Day, Time and Campus:
Modality:
Online
Online
Online - Weekly participation is required for attendance. Participation in this course is
defined as posting to the discussion board or submitting an assignment.
Michael T. Poulin
As Posted
Clearwater
NM 138
727-791-2788
Poulin.Michael@spcollege.edu
Professor:
Office Hours:
Office Location:
Office Phone:
Email Address:
ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT: College of Education
Kimberly Hartman, Ph.D.
Tarpon Springs
Dean:
Office Location & Number:
BB 101
I. COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is designed to study the relationship between education and public policy at the federal, state, and local levels of
government. Emphasis is placed on the social, political, and economic factors that affect the development of educational public
policy. 47 contact hours.
II. MAJOR LEARNING OUTCOMES
1. The student will explain the major educational historical developments in public policy by:
a. Defining the key terms of educational policy (i.e., social theory, schooling, training, education, political
economy, ideology).
b. Describing the Jeffersonian ideal.
c. Analyzing the different perspectives of major stakeholders regarding educational policy in the 19th century.
2. The student will discuss the impact of diversity, race, and gender within public policy by:
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a. Comparing and contrasting the progressive and reform movements for African Americans by Booker T.
Washington and W.E.B. DuBois.
b. Analyzing the Native American educational experience historically through the present.
c. Writing a critical response paper on an educational issue related to gender and public policy.
d. Discussing the perceptions and misconceptions of specific populations.
3. The student will describe contemporary factors that affect the development of educational public policy by:
a. Writing a critical thinking response paper on a current issue related to education and public policy.
b. Researching the alternatives for K-12 and post-secondary education and the implications for students.
c. Analyzing the components of critical and digital literacy regarding the increased demands for students and the
workforce.
d. Explaining how public policy affects the teaching profession.
e. Evaluating the need for creativity and problem solving in the decision-making process.
III. REQUIRED TEXTBOOK(S), RESOURCES AND MATERIALS
A. Required Textbooks
Textbook(s)
Required : Tozer, S., Senese, G., & Violas, P. (2013). School and Society - Historical and
Contemporary Perspectives (7th ed.). McGraw-Hill. ISBN: 9780078024405
Recommended :
Students using eBooks must have access to the eBooks during class sessions.
B. Supplemental Material
Resources:
Materials:
Library:
http://www.spcollege.edu/libraries/
C. Technology
Technology is an essential tool for receiving and developing instruction. Students are expected to reference MyCourses
continuously to assure all current content for class has been accessed. Additionally students are expected to be familiar or
familiarize themselves with PowerPoint presentation methods.
The instructor of this course frequently uses smart boards, ELMOs, power point, digital media, and web based resources to
disseminate information and engage preservice learners and students.
All work must be submitted in a format compatible with Microsoft Word (e.g.: .doc, .docx, .rtf)
Accessibility of Technologies:
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Privacy:
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Technical Support: www.spcollege.edu/helpdesk
D. Important Dates
Course Dates: The course begins on Monday, August 17, 2015 and ends on December 10, 2015.
Drop Date: August 21, 2015
Withdrawal Date: October 22, 2015
Financial Aid Dates: www.spcollege.edu/pages/dynamic.aspx?id=800
IV. COURSE REQUIREMENTS & EXPECTATIONS
A. School Based Hours Course Requirements
This course requires NO hours of observation/participation in an appropriate classroom setting as approved by the Office of
School Partnerships.
B. ALL Course Assignments
Weekly Projects
40 pts. X 7 projects =
280 pts.
40 pts. X 4 quizzes=
160 pts.
70 pts. X 2 papers=
140 pts.
70 pts.
100 pts.
750 pts.
Chapter Quizzes
Critical Thinking Response Papers
Article Review
Final Exam
Total Points for Course
The grading scale for the College of Education is:
3000 & 4000 Level COE Courses
90% – 100%
A
83% – 89%
B
75% – 82%
C
68% – 74%
D (Repeat course)
67% or less
F (Repeat course)
V. SYLLABUS STATEMENTS COMMON TO ALL COE SYLLABI
A. COE SYLLABUS STATEMENTS
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B. SPC SYLLABUS STATEMENTS
http://www.spcollege.edu/addendum/
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Each student must read all topics within this syllabus and the content of the links. If the student needs
clarification on any items in the syllabus or linked statements, he/she should contact the course
instructor.
If you remain enrolled after the drop date this signifies that you agree to abide fully by the parameters
set in this syllabus and any syllabus addendum.
C. LEARNER SUPPORT AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Accessibility: www.spcollege.edu/dr
Academic Support Services: www.spcollege.edu/support
On-Campus Support: www.spcollege.edu/tutoring/#tab=2
Online Support: www.spcollege.edu/tutoring/#tab=3
Student Services and Resources: www.spcollege.edu/services
Online Student Participation and Conduct Guidelines: www.spcollege.edu/addendum/#onlineguide
Academic Honesty: www.spcollege.edu/academichonesty
Turnitin:
Netiquette: SPC has outlined expectations for student behavior and interaction for online discussions, email, and other forms of
communication: www.spcollege.edu/addendum/#expectations
Turnitin: The instructor of this course may require use of Turnitin.com as a tool to promote learning. The tool flags similarity and
mechanical issues in written work that merit review. Use of the service enables students and faculty to identify areas that can be
strengthened through improved paraphrasing, integration of sources, or proper citation. Submitted papers remain as source documents
in the Turnitin database solely for the purpose of detecting originality. Students retain full copyright to their works. The Turnitin
Usage Agreement can be reviewed at: turnitin.com/agreement.asp. Students who do not wish to submit work through Turnitin must
notify their instructor via course email within the first seven days of the course. In lieu of Turnitin use, faculty may require a student to
submit copies of sources, preliminary drafts, a research journal, or an annotated bibliography.
Student Survey of Instruction: The Student Survey of Instruction is administered in courses each semester. It is designed to improve
the quality of instruction at St. Petersburg College. All student responses are confidential and anonymous and will be used solely for
the purpose of performance improvement.
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VI. CALENDAR AND TOPICAL OUTLINE
MTG.
TOPICS
Week 1
Chapter 1
Introduction: Understanding School and Society
Quiz
Week 2
Chapter 2
Liberty and Literacy: The Jeffersonian Ideal
Project
Week 3
Chapter 3
School as a Public Institution: The Common-School Era
Critical Thinking Response Paper
Week 4
Chapter 4
Social Diversity and Differentiated Schooling: The
Progressive Era
Quiz
Week 5
Chapter 5
Diversity and Equity: Schooling Girls and Women
The Progressive Era
Project
Week 6
Chapter 6
Diversity and Equity: Schooling and African Americans
Project
Week 7
Chapter 7
Diversity and Equity: Schooling and American Indians
Project
Week 8
Chapter 8
National School Reform: The Early Cold War Era
Project
Week 9
Chapter 9
Liberty and Literacy Today: Contemporary Perspectives
Quiz
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Week 10
Chapter 10
Teaching in a Public Institution: The Professionalization
Movement
Project
Week 11
Chapter 11
Differentiated Schooling, Labor Market Preparation, and
Contemporary School Reform: The Post-Cold War Era
Article Review
Week 12
Chapter 12
Diversity and Equity Today: Defining the Challenge
Critical Thinking Response Paper
Week 13
Chapter 13
Diversity and Equity Today: Meeting the Challenge
Quiz
Week 14
Chapter 14
School and Society: Teaching and Teacher Leadership in
the 21st Century
Project
Week 15
Final Exam
VII. Uniform Core Curriculum Assignments
There are no UCC assessment points/assignments in this course.
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