EDLM 7530 - Schools, Family, Student Partnerships in Education

3 cr.

This course explores techniques and practices which can maximize the strengths and advantages of schools, families and students. A shift of the current paradigm of education to one that applies the principles of supporting and developing the student is explored. Particular attention will be given to teacher, parent and student partnerships for learning how to help students to learn. While discussing theoretical and practical applications of such partnerships, functional local programs will be designed to enhance the involvement of each of these groups in the educational process.