Week 5: Constructing Difference – Politics, Economics, and the “Science” of Inequality, Part 1
This week we begin exploring “Constructing Differences” by exploring the interactions of politics, economics, and the “science” of inequality on schooling and society. While exploring the content in this module, try to recognize similarities of struggles and achievements across groups as well as unique moments of the history of the explored groups. It is critical to be able to identify the role of policy (politics), economy (economics), and power relations of the historical moments explored. We have explored many foundational ideas leading up to this module. As you move forward, I ask that you consider the following question: How is public perception formed?
The content pages cover some basic terminology and ideas for this week. Please triangulate your personal experiences, the ideas explored in the expected readings for this module, and the ideas explored in the material in the content pages to further our conversations about society and education.
We plan to:
? Explore ideas about Constructing Differences;
? Explore ideas about the Intersectionality of Politics, Economics, and “Science”;
? Explore ideas about Inequality.
Module 5: Constructing Difference – Politics, Economics, and the “Science” of Inequality, Part 1
For this module, we are continuing our focus on constructing difference. This week, we specifically focus on the idea of ‘scientific managment’ and ‘meritocracy’. We will look intensely at intelligence and the perception of?
As we explore the content for this module, please continue to think about the role of the political economy and ‘scientific’ school management when reviewing the resources for this week.
References
Spring, J. (2014). The American school: A global context from the puritans to the Obama administration (9th ed.). New York, NY: McGraw Hill.
Tozer, S., Senese, G., & Violas, P. C. (2013). School and society: Historical and contemporary perspectives (7th ed.). New York, NY: McGraw Hill.
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Watch video
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Directions for assignment
Reflective reaction paper and questions/comments for discussion (3 pts. each) – Approximately one-page paper (single spaced, 10-12 pt. font) in response to the assigned readings and daily content that includes at least two critical questions for discussion. Please do not provide a mere summary of the readings. Instead, please provide a thoughtful, scholarly reaction to the readings/content. Your reaction may include but is not limited to areas of agreement/disagreement, affirmation (or you can offer a counter argument with outside academic resource support), or other influences/connections. Your reaction statements should represent critical reflective thought.
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