Fall 2008<br>History & Theory of Educational Alternatives Online Course

Instructor: Ron Miller, Ph.D.

While standardized conventional education continues to dominate schools and educational dialogue, there has long been a growing and vibrant tradition of non-conventional educational approaches. These alternative approaches are based on respect of the individuality of young people and take a broad, holistic view of learning and growth. In collaboration with noted author and educator Ron Miller, AERO is offering this course to those seeking to gain an understanding of what is largely absent from most teacher education programs, namely the development, history, and theory of the varied approaches that constitute alternative education.

The goal of this course is to help students understand the history and the critical issues facing educational alternatives in the United States. Grafted on a conceptual map of the categories of educational alternatives the course. The course will highlight early educational reformers, free and democratic schools, progressive alternatives, social reconstruction and critical pedagogy, Montessori and Waldorf education, holistic education, and community-based learning. The course will also explore more recent reform efforts such as charter schools and school choice, and consider the possibilities for a larger social movement for educational change.

Start date: September 15, 2008
Classes end: December 15, 2008
Final assignments due: January 12, 2009

All course materials (i.e. book chapters, articles...) are provided online free of charge. You will not need to purchase books.

For syllabus, click here

For enrollment questions, please contact amkaero@gmail.com

For course questions, please contact dana.bennis@yahoo.com

Dr. Ron Miller, is the author of What Are Schools For? and eight other books. He is an internationally renowned thinker and activist in the emerging field of holistic education. Visit his website to find out more at, www.pathsoflearning.net.

Refund Policy
Course fees will be returned at a rate of 90% if withdrawn by 5:00pm eastern standard time September 22nd, 50% if withdrawn by 5:00pm October 6th, and 0% after 5:00pm October 6th. Withdrawal notice must be sent by United States Postal Service certified mail or you may contact us by e-mail or phone. Certified letter must include your full name and contact details, indicate your desire to withdraw, and must be post marked by the withdrawal deadline dates. E-mails must be sent to amkaero@gmail.com and the phone number is 516-621-2195. If you elect to withdraw via these two methods, you must do so a full 48 hours prior to withdrawal deadlines. If you have not received confirmation within 24 hours of cancellation, you must send the certified letter. If you are not a resident of the United States, your withdrawal notice should be sent by mail and e-mail. It must still be postmarked by the withdrawal deadline. Any questions regarding this policy should be sent to the above e-mail.


		History of Educational Alternatives Course Syllabus

Contact Info: Tel: 1-800-769-4171 & 1-516-621-2195
Fax: 1-516-625-3257 / E-Mail: info@educationrevolution.org
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