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Int'l and Comparative Education (EDU534G (GR25))

Term: Spring 2026 (GRAD)

Faculty

Doreen J. Ferko
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Schedule

Mon, 4:30 PM - 6:55 PM (1/12/2026 - 4/25/2026) Location: MAIN (YCTR B114 - Classroom Lecture)

Description

This course examines K-12 educational systems in the global society. Students will compare schooling in various societies and cultures, and examine the history of their respective educational systems and how the systems were organized to meet the political, social and economic agenda of the 21?st century. By examining different approaches to common problems, students will have a broad foundation upon which they can analyze and evaluate different strategies for problem solving educational issues. Students will develop their personal worldview of international education based on a Judeo-Christian worldview. Global Fieldwork Experience: This course allows students to observe and experience diverse cultures, including educational systems, religious traditions, food, and people. Activities, discussions, and assignments have been designed from a Biblical worldview. Reflective practices will allow students to assess discipline-specific areas and increase cultural competency to inform their fu