07B:180 Course Syllabus -- Human Relations for the Classroom Teacher

24 August		Introduction to the Course: Perspectives on the History of Multicultural Education Scott McNabb, Ph.D., Course Coordinator, Social Foundations of Education, College of Education, University of Iowa
31 August		Math and Multiculturalism: The Algebra Project Jennie Schmidt, Doctoral Candidate, Social Foundations of Education, College of Education, University of Iowa Article: Chevigny, Bell Gale: "Mississippi Learning: Algebra as a Political Curriculum"
07 September		Demographic Change in American Schools David Bills, Ph.D., Associate Dean and Professor, Social Foundations of Education, College of Education, University of Iowa Article: Lyman, Rick: "New Data Show Immigrants' Growth and Reach"
14 September		How Tests are Constructed – The Fairness Issue Tim Ansley, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Iowa Testing Program, College of Education, University of Iowa
21 September		White Privilege Nancy Wright, Doctoral Candidate, Social Foundations of Education, College of Education, University of Iowa Article: McIntosh, Peggy: "Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack" (In Notable Selections)
28 September		Interacting with Foreign Students: Who Benefits? Kate Kasten, Program Associate, Linguistics Department, University of Iowa
05 October		Gender and Teaching Jan Smith, Iowa Testing Program, College of Education, University of Iowa
12 October		Changing Responsibilities for School Administrators Deb Wretman, Principal, Southeast Junior High, Iowa City Community Schools
19 October		The West Liberty Project and Cultural Learning Carolyn Colvin, Ph.D., Associate Dean & Associate Professor, College of Education, University of Iowa
26 October		Becoming Interculturally Competent Helen Jameson, Office of International Students and Scholars, University of Iowa
02 November		Dilemmas for Asian-American Students Scott F. McNabb, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Course Coordinator, Social Foundations of Education, College of Education, University of Iowa
09 November		Gay Parenting Lois Gray, International Programs, University of Iowa Article: Coontz, Stephanie: "The Heterosexual Revolution" Gray, Lois: "Families Come in All Shapes" Janofsky, Michael: "Gay Rights Battlefields Spread to Public Schools"
16 November		Alternative Education Hani Elkadi, Biology and Art Teacher, Elizabeth Tate High School, Iowa City Community Schools
23 November		Thanksgiving Recess/University Holiday – No Class
30 November		Hip-Hop Music and Historical Perspectives on Race Relations Katrina Sanders-Cassell, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Social Foundations of Education, College of Education, University of Iowa
07 December		Course Wrap-Up Scott F. McNabb, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Course Coordinator, Social Foundations of Education, College of Education, University of Iowa

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Changing Responsibilities for School Administrators Deb Wretman, Principal, Southeast Junior High, Iowa City Community Schools

Changing Responsibilities for School Administrators
Deb Wretman, Principal, Southeast Junior High, Iowa City Community Schools