Foundations of Education

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Analyzes current and past issues in US education through historical, sociological, political, and philosophical lenses with a focus on systemic inequities. Explores equity-focused practices regarding curricular approaches, pedagogy and classroom community. Includes a framework for developing a personal philosophy of education based on research and critical self-reflection. Examines current needs of today's schools. Prerequisites: ( WR 115 and RD 115 ) or IRW 115 . Audit available.