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TERESA SPECIALE

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Raw average: 3.67/5 from 3 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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EP220 · course not matched
Quality 1/5Difficulty 3/5
BEWARE: Will fail you on assignments if you won't agree with her perspective. Does not accept any opposing views.
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EP220 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 1/5
Teresa is great and her class is easy! A few readings (which you can skim) for every class, 5 pass/fail 1-page papers, 2 longish graded papers, 1 final group project. Which she grades verryyy easily. Attendance is 50%. The class was very interesting and worthwhile!! I would definitely take a class with her if you get the opportunity!
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EDPOL/INTLST 335
Quality 5/5Difficulty 1/5
Incredibly interesting class. She told us about 34 of the way through that simply skimming the readings is good enough and she doesn't expect you to read each article thoroughly. Keep up with the readings and go to class, and you'll be fine.
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Classes with TERESA SPECIALE

EDPOL 300

School and Society

3 credits

Examines the interplay between schools and society, including cultural influences on pedagogy and policy.

No offering record · Spring 2019

with this instructor · course overall, matching historical terms

Matthew FarrellyThatcher Spero+5 more

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Fall 2014–Spring 2019

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TermCourseTitle
Spring 2019EDPOL 300School and Society
Spring 2018EDPOL/INTLST 220Human Rights and Education
Fall 2017EDPOL 300School and Society
Spring 2015EDPOL/INTLST 335Globalization and Education
Fall 2014EDPOL/INTLST 335Globalization and Education
Spring 2013EDPOL 675Introduction to Comparative and International Education

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