History and Philosophy of Secondary Education

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This course focuses on the historical and philosophical underpinnings of modern educational theory and practice including the study of: ancient Greek literature; early Jewish, Christian, and Muslim writings; and philosophical developments in the Renaissance, Reformation, and revolutionary periods. It also examines the social, cultural, and ideological forces that have shaped educational policies in the United States as well as the current national debates on ways to meet the wide range of educational and social- emotional needs of students from diverse communities.