PETE 3130Foundtns Ed Psych & Philosophy

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Prerequisite(s): ENG 1009 or ENG 1010; At least sophomore status; Formal or Provisional Admission to the School of Education Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): PETE 3010 or PETE 3410 or PETE 3510 with a C- or above Teacher candidates will explore history, culture, sociology, politics, and educational philosophy as they apply to education, schooling, and learning. Candidates will investigate five primary questions: 1) What is the purpose of school? 2) What is the role of teachers? 3) What systems shape classrooms, school communities, and the teaching profession as a democratic endeavor? 4) How do individuals and communities influence education, schooling, and learning? 5) How does community culture influence schooling? Teacher candidates will demonstrate their understanding of these essential questions by developing their educational philosophy throughout the course.