By focusing on recent educational changes, students will examine how politics and policy affect education. We will explore current political events that have influenced selected educational reforms from a variety of perspectives. While emphasis will be on Ontario’s educational system, in relation to particular topics such as: diversity, leadership, social justice, equity issue, multiculturalism, and the changing role of educators, comparisons to other provincial and national educational systems will be included. (Policy) Lect: 3 hrs. Prerequisites: POG 210 or POL 27B or (POL101 and POL 102) or POL 220 or POL 332 or PPA 120 or PPA 211 or PPA 623 Course Weight: 1.00 Billing Units: 1
