Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: What is EDFI 408?
  A: In EDFI 408, Edcuation in apluralistic Society, you will look at schooling from the perspective of its place in the larger society.

Faculty

• Dr. Patricia Kubow, Area Coordinator
• Dr. Christopher Frey
• Dr. Bruce Collett

• Q: How much work to expect?
  A: The amount of work to fulfill each requirement is roughly the same across all sections. It includes extensive reading and writing assignments totaling at least 20 pages.
• Q: What are the main assignments?
  A: All sections of EDFI 408 have the same five key requirements consistent with the course learning outcomes.
  1. Personal Educational Philosophy Paper (Key assessment)
  2. Educational Issue Group Project:
     • Web site
     • Group presentation, and
     • Perspective Paper
  3. Clinical Lab Experience report
  4. Reflection and Inquiry writing
  5. Class participation: class attendance and on-line presence if required.
• Q: Are there resources for the Group Project?
  A: Use the EDFI 408 Resource Site, and also
  • BGSU Electronic Journals
• The National Center for Educational Statistics
• National Association of State Boards of Education
• Social Statistics Briefing Room (At the Whitehouse)
• FedStats (This site allows users to view statistics from more than 70 federal agencies)
• Statistical Abstract of the United States
• U.S. Census Bureau-U.S. Statistics in Brief
• Ohio Department of Education