Graduate Catalog

EDU 820 Proseminar I : Critical Pedagogy in Education

The proseminar introduces first-year doctoral students to scholarly discourse by providing a foundation for critical inquiry about educational theories, issues and research through analytical reading, synthetical writing, and collegial discussion. Students will gain an understanding of divergent perspectives by applying the tenets of critical pedagogy by: 1) critically reflecting upon individual culture and lived experiences, and challenging inherent assumptions; 2) critically sharing, examining and challenging perspectives about the world and society; and 3) considering acts to diminish social injustice and transform society toward equable education for all deaf individuals. The course is the first of two consecutive proseminars.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Admission to a Gallaudet University doctoral program or permission of the Ph.D. program director.

Distribution

Doctorate, Graduate