PPS 772 - Issues in pk-12 Schools and Society

Credits 3
This course prepares PPS candidates to both understand and be a redemptive contributor to the wide variety of societal challenges that find their way into pk-12 schools. This course will build upon previous coursework that provides both the philosophical and ethical foundation for the field. This course offers additional resources from various thought leaders as well as the university's peacemaking tradition to engage issues related to mental health, trauma, resiliency, equity and access, culturally responsive practices, discrimination, implicit bias, and social justice. The goal of the course is to help equip the practitioner with the dispositional, intellectual, and practical tools to help create a positive school culture and climate where students feel safe and healthy, and that provides nurturing and effective learning environments.