This instructional lecture, project and assessment are presented to candidates in a doctoral program for educational leadership. The module is designed to incorporate the study of biographical information to provide background for EDDL 6600, Seminar in Critical Issues in Urban Educational Leadership, a doctoral level courseThe lecture, project and assessment is aligned for NCATE accreditation to Educational Leadership Constituent Council 2002 Advanced Standards (ELCC) 1-6.

This module specifically relates to topics and concepts addressing multicultural and social environment issues prevalent in urban education. The background information introduces candidates to the work of two educators, James A. Banks and Lev Vygotsky. The approach for this module incorporates the use of biographies as a means to apply research and theory to critical issues in urban education. FULL INSTRUCTIONAL MODULES AT: http://cnx.org/content/m35227/latest/