EDUC 110 Foundations of American Education (SS)
This introductory foundations course in education will examine the quest for equality of educational opportunity in today's society. The school is seen as a social system which transmits culture, encounters external forces, and fosters social change. Students explore the foregoing in relationship to the historical and philosophical roots of education in today's democratic society. This course will explore the knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors of effective teachers while providing a comprehensive, foundational background of the education field and teaching as a profession. It will provide a knowledge base and will begin the process of professional development for preservice teachers.
Offered
Every Fall, Interim and Spring