Foundations of Teaching and Learning

Catalog description

The role of education in contemporary US society; the teaching profession and the standards that define it; the philosophical and historical context of contemporary education in the US; legal decisions that have shaped issues of equity in schooling; an analysis of how education policy shapes classroom practices. Includes the development of a personal philosophy of education. Serves as a foundation for all other coursework in the Aurora University education program. Note: Passing an FBI National Fingerprinting Screening that encompasses passing a criminal background/sex offender check; passing a TB test will be required within the first two weeks of the course. Students placed in private/parochial schools may be required to complete additional youth safety training.