EDU 616 Reflect Pract as Change Agent

This is the culminating course in the ACTL program, focusing on the problems, issues, and possibility of bringing change to education on many levels, including, the national, state, local, community, school, and classroom levels. Students will reflect on the own practice and consider how the findings of their own action research can lead to the creation and implementation of an action plan. In doing so, students will consider the possibility of becoming agents of educational change. They will explore the current and historical issues, benefits and challenges frequently associated with bringing change to education on the national, state, local, school and classroom levels. Participants will add work to their portfolio that demonstrates their professional judgment and personal experiences towards their roles as change agents. Prerequisites: EDU 614, EDU 615. (3 credits)