ED. LEADERSHIP & POLICY STUDIES
Dilemmas of Cultural Diversity in
School Administration
EDA 691B

Professor Josué M. González

Course description (forthcoming in ASU Course Catalog):


Critical consideration of language, cultural, gender, sexual, and ethnic diversity in schools and analysis of the problems that arise from competing viewpoints among diverse constituents. Course explores similarities and differences in skills and predispositions required for dealing effectively with these problems from the perspective of school administration and policy.

Sections:

  • About this site: Overview of this web site and its contents. A bio of Professor González and how to contact him. A sample dilemma case.
  • Reading assignments, projects, and class calendar: Overview of assessment by 'portfolio'; how to construct and present dilemma cases and critiques.
  • Casebook: Link to the Pluribus Unum Casebook, v.2 compendium of cases used in the course. This is where your own dilemma case(s) will be posted. Selecting good hyperlinks for your case(s).
  • Community/interactivity : Personal profiles of alass members. (We may include photos later.) Communicate with classmates here. N.B. You must have a valid e-mail address included in your personal profile if you are enrolled for credit. Disability exceptions only, please.
  • Course description: A full length article describes the course. Course objectives and overview. (Full syllabus will be distributed in class.) Summary of work expected of students. How course grades are determined and your role in this.
  • Hotlinks: Useful web resources related to the course: constructivism;, diversity, reflective practice, social issues, leadership. Other related links. Search engines and HTML help. Links to College of Education Computer Lab; ASU libraries, etc.
  • Site map: List of documents on this web site, by title. Use these as shortcuts to course files once you know the filenames.

For questions about this course, please contact Prof. González.
The opening URL for this course is
http://www.asu.edu/educ/cber/gonzalez-cm/index.html