Education for Social Justice

EDPOL 212 explores theories and practices of educating for social justice using participatory methodologies and critical pedagogy.

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Recorded instructors · Fall 2026 Anthony Hernandez4.1/5Zaira Magana Carbajal

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Historical reviews of Reynaldo Morales: The course is characterized as very lecture and quiz heavy, requiring preparation for frequent assessments.

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EDPOL 212

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Professors

Fall 2026
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Raw average: 4.59/5 from 17 quality ratings. The adjusted rating blends this with the UW review average (3.66/5), weighted as 20 additional ratings. Smaller samples stay closer to that average. Each captured review is counted once in the prior; this does not correct who chooses to leave a review.

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Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 3.93 GPA, 98.2% A/AB (n=55 letter grades); Fall 2025: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=28 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.98 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=29 letter grades).

Historical instructors & teaching patterns

Historical reviews for Reynaldo Morales describe a lecture and quiz-heavy course that occasionally goes off-topic. One reviewer noted the professor attempts personal connections to create an open environment, though they rated the quality and difficulty low.

ANTHONY HERNANDEZ is recorded teaching in Fall 2023, Fall 2024, Spring 2025, Fall 2025, Spring 2026. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

REYNALDO MORALES is recorded teaching in Fall 2025. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

Calendar & sections

Fall 2026

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SectionModeEnrolled / capacityWaitlist
LEC 002Classroom Instruction21 / 300
LEC 001Classroom Instruction27 / 300

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Student experience

the class

Historical reviews for Reynaldo Morales describe a lecture and quiz-heavy course that is generally well-regarded despite occasional tangents.

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 3.93 GPA, 98.2% A/AB (n=55 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.97 GPA, 98.7% A/AB (n=78 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.98 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=29 letter grades).

difficulty & workload

Historical reviews of Reynaldo Morales: The course is characterized as very lecture and quiz heavy, requiring preparation for frequent assessments.

Historical reviews of Reynaldo Morales: The instructor attempts to make personal connections, creating an open class environment, though lectures may occasionally go off-topic.

Topics

  • Popular education, peace and human rights education, critical pedagogy
  • Ideas of transformative educators such as Paulo Freire and bell hooks
  • Transformative education efforts in districts, schools, classrooms, community associations, and NGOs

Skills

  • Theories and practices of educating for social justice
  • Engaging in theoretical debates
  • Learning about radical educator collectives and transformative education efforts

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EDPOL 212 · Fall 2026

Education for Social Justice

Recorded 2026-09-07
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