Foundations of Education

Catalog description

This course is a critical examination of the forces that have shaped formal and informal education, especially as they affect American urban education. The course will review historical, philosophical, theological, social, scientific, and technological contributions that have influenced the American educational system. From this foundation, students will be encouraged to explore contemporary issues in American education as they consider their future roles in the teaching profession. This course will be taught with computer technology integrated throughout the course. This course serves as the first required professional course for teaching education students at Concordia University Wisconsin.