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EDUC 926 Issues and Influences in Education Instructor - Dr. Joanne Newcombe

Xiamen International School Monday, June 15 to Friday, June 26
 * EDUC 926 Issues and Influences in Education**

Examines issues and influences that affect education and educational practice. Attention is given to the special character of overseas education. Emphasis is placed on understanding and strategy building.


 * Pre-Course Information**

Required Text:
 * "Taking Sides ** Clashing Views on Educational Issues" Seventeenth Edition James Wm. Noll McGraw Hill 2013


 * ISBN-13: ** 978-0078050350

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EDUC 926 Pre-Course Assignment Checklist Complete a 5 page paper with a minimum of 5 citations and the **__Pros and Cons__** of one of the following topics:

High Stakes Testing Mandatory Community Service Learning Homework Is school size crucial to school improvement?


 * ONE of the four topics || .... ||
 * 5 citations (minimum) ||  ||
 * 5 pages ||  ||
 * Double-spaced ||  ||
 * Size 12 Font (Times New Roman) ||  ||
 * Title page with Name ||  ||
 * Pros and Cons ||  ||
 * Bibliography ||  ||
 * In-Text citations ||  ||
 * Printed ||  ||
 * Ready for first class ||  ||