Educational Settings and the Sociology of Learning
Education · 3 hrs Lecture
Offered: Fall and Winter Both, Every Year
No prerequisites listed, you can take this course without prior coursework.
Where EDUC-3400 counts
Counts toward 2 more as one option among several, not as a course you must take:
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Description
This course is an introduction to the study of learning utilizing sociological principles. Social factors affecting teaching and learning will be examined. It will consider educational settings as learning environments, examining such features as the social characteristics of students, schools, and their surroundings, that have an impact on school performance. Some attention is given to a consideration of the relationship between school learning environments and educational reform.
From the 2026-27 undergraduate calendar. Always verify details on WebAdvisor or with an academic advisor before registering.