TED-2000 Foundations of Education

Credits 3
A study of schools in the United States from historical, philosophical, political, and sociological perspectives. Current issues and practices in education are explored, looking at factors that influence schools, teaching, and learning.
Prerequisite(s): Reading Readiness.
Corequisite(s): TED-2001 completed or concurrent
Formerly EDU-2000.
Course Outcomes

Explain ethical standards within the teaching profession.
Explain fundamental principles of school law.
Connect major themes in the history of American education to contemporary social, cultural, and philosophical issues in education.
Analyze how social class, race, and gender relate to accessibility, educational opportunity and, students’ achievement and attainment.
Explain curriculum, inlcuding various delivery methods, and its influence on students.
Analyze contemporary education issues.
Discuss the value of an education community.