Foundations of Education
General
Prefix
ED
Course Number
421
Course Level
Undergraduate
Department/Unit(s)
College/School
College of Education and Learning Design
Description
Historical, philosophical, political, ideological, and sociological issues and dimensions of American education. Education in a democracy, issues of equity, constitutional considerations, and development of an educational philosophy.
Prerequisites
Credits
Min
2
Max
2
Repeatable
No
Goals and Diversity
MN Goal Course
No
Cultural Diversity
No
Learning Outcomes
Outcome
Acquire and reinforce elements that allow students to understand the strong influence of community and family values and how they affect the learning process.
Outcome
Reflect on issues of race, gender and ethnicity in multicultural classrooms.
Outcome
Design meaningful materials and lessons that incorporate elements of social justice, fairness and equality.
Outcome
Create a community of learners in which students can interact, share and work with a sense of independence, creativity and cooperative learning.
Outcome
Develop oral skills to prepare and present lessons and presentations in a professional manner.
Outcome
Motivate students to work in teams and share ideas and experiences that allow them to feel and be part of an educational community.
Outcome
Reflect on the role and responsibilities of teachers and how they influence, change and affect the life of the students.
Outcome
Sensitize and make aware the students of how they can detect child abuse, neglect and discrimination, and bullying in their classrooms.
Dependencies
Courses
ED421
is a
prerequisite
for: