EDUC 100 - Foundations of Education

Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory (or Other) Hours: 0

Prerequisite(s): None
Restriction(s): Restricted to Teacher Education majors.

This course is designed to introduce prospective teachers to the issues, challenges, and opportunities of education. On an interdisciplinary basis, students will be introduced to the history of education in the United States, philosophies of education, the roles of schools in society, the organization of schools, curriculum development, and assessment. Students will begin to develop their own philosophies of education. This course requires students to participate in 15 or more hours of work and observation at a local P-12 school.

Student Learning Outcomes of the Course: Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Identify their own personal strengths and challenges in pursuing a teaching career.
Compare and contrast some of the major philosophical influences on public elementary and secondary education in the United States.
Explain how historical events and ideas, including cultural influences from abroad, affect the practice of education.
Analyze the effectiveness of educational policy and school law, organization, administration, and financing of American education.
Illustrate and explain social differences such as class, culture, race/ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation and religion on education.
Given ethical dilemmas in education, describe and justify hypothetical action plans.
Develop and express an introductory personal philosophy of education.
Identify and interpret the basic components of educational research.
Summarize basic principles of assessment and instruction.
Use a variety of Web 2.0 educational tools and technologies.