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the joint phd in educational studies program provides opportunities for study in the areas of cognition & learning,  educational leadership & policy studies, and social/cultural/political contexts of education.  please see the below table for a description of each field of study available within the program:

cognition and learning

 

  • critically examines the cognitive, behavioral, social-emotional, and cultural processes of educators and 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 by drawing upon psychology, philosophy, sociology, sciences, and other disciplines.
  • integral components of the field include:
    • contemporary and inclusive instruction
    • wellness
    • assessment and evaluation
    • professional development
    • curriculum development and implementation
    • metacognition and executive function
    • learning theories
educational leadership and policy studies
  • encompasses four broad content areas: policy, organizational theory, leadership, and change.
  • explores the ethical, social, cultural, philosophical, and historical aspects of educational policy, leadership, and organizations.
  • draws upon the theoretical and methodological frameworks that situate the major issues, challenging institutional and community educational systems and practices within their larger socio-political, socio-cultural, and curricular contexts.
social/cultural/political contexts of education
  • draws upon the humanities, sociology, cultural studies, anthropology, history, politics, and arts in relation to education.
  • goal is to foster emancipatory research and democratic practice in institutional and community settings.
  • consideration is given to, but not limited to, social constructs of race, class, gender, sexuality, and ability/disability, and how they intersect with and influence educational experience and practice.

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