EDIS 2013
Media Portrayals of Teachers and Teaching
Course Description
Portrayals of teachers are prevalent in popular media and loom large in our imaginations. As an exploration of teachers and teaching in popular media, this course will be equal parts delightful romp through nostalgic favorites AND deep, critical analysis of various media. We will consider the impact these portrayals have had - for better and for worse - on the profession itself.
