Foundations in Education

General

Prefix

ED

Course Number

414

Course Level

Undergraduate

Department/Unit(s)

College/School

College of Education and Learning Design

Description

Exploration and critical analysis of education as a political endeavor within particular historical and sociological contexts.

Prerequisites

Credits

Min

3

Max

3

Repeatable

No

Goals and Diversity

MN Goal Course

No

Cultural Diversity

No

Learning Outcomes

Outcome

Explore contemporary and historical issues in American education, including the nature and purpose of schooling, the relationship between race, class, gender and educational achievement, school reform and the rights and responsibilities of teachers and students.

Outcome

Apply critical thinking skills to rethink our education as a political endeavor within particular historical and sociological contexts.

Outcome

Identify the current education issues with WHY aspects of education and offer positive aspects for future U.S. education.

Outcome

Integrate the professional teaching knowledge into different scenarios and explore the best practice to answer each different scenario.