Description
Course Description:
The philosophy of Neohumanism is aligned with a vision of a future that is socially and economically just, grounded in democratic values, ecologically sustainable, and responsive to differences in culture. Neohumanist education prepares young people for such a future. This course explores developmentally appropriate early childhood and primary curriculum and teaching practices in the social studies. These practices introduce young people to studying history, how the social world is shaped by the environment, how issues of gender, race and social class operate in societies, and how pedagogy can nurture democratic citizenship.
The study of the socio-cultural world begins in particular places. This course explores the processes of culture, colonization and decolonization, and how the multidisciplinary social studies aligns with a social justice mission. Particular attention is given to issues of language preservation, critical media literacy, ethics, service learning, and integrating the arts into the social studies curriculum.
Instructor: Dr. Kathleen Kesson
Dates of Class: September 13 – October 18, Tuesday; Section 1: UTC 2pm, Section 2 UTC 11pm
Class Per Week: 2 hours
Study & Engagement Per Week: 3 hours 30 minutes
Total Hours: 32
Total Credit: 2
Registration: Learn more about the Neohumanist Teacher Preparation Program (Blocks 1 – 4)