This section is intended for students earning work-study hours as America Reads tutors. The class will explore the current dilemmas facing the U.S. educational system, teach students to critically reflect on their regular interactions with elementary youth, and relate site experiences to the text material. The tutors will be asked to assess what they observe in their community work, what could be improved to create more effective learning environments, and how these changes could be made.
NOTE: Participation in this section is by override only. Overrides are given by Rachel Klingelhofer (rrennie@umich.edu) when a tutor applicant is hired. Students should apply to be a tutor at www.ginsberg.umich.edu/areads/.
Students enrolled in this section of SOC 389 are responsible for regular attendance in a weekly seminar concurrent with participation as America Reads tutors. In addition, students will complete weekly readings and reflective journal assignments, a midterm assignment, and a final paper/project.
If you have questions, contact Project Community (pcinfo@umich.edu). In your email, please give the name and number of the section about which you are inquiring.