Foundations of the Teaching Profession

Catalog description

This is the initial course within the teacher licensure program offering a framework for historical, philosophical, theological, social, ethical, scientific, and technological contributions that have influenced the American public and parochial educational systems. Students will explore contemporary issues in American education as they consider their own personal philosophy of teaching and their future role in the teaching profession in a school community. Additionally, students will consider many of the dilemmas facing a classroom teacher within rural, urban and/or suburban cultures today with respect to current state and federal school law, legal rights, responsibilities and educator expectations.