Foundations of Education

Catalog description

This course reviews information on the philosophical, historical, social, cultural, political, and economic foundations of education. Students will analyze professional aspects of education, e.g., collective bargaining, strikes, professional organizations. Additionally, the course examines and evaluates curricular innovations in education. Students will critique contemporary issues of American education and apply their knowledge of the American educational system to develop and write a plan to meet the learning needs for the next decade. Field hours will be required.