EDU-200 Foundations of American Education

This course is a study of the historical, philosophical, social and cultural forces on education in America. Students will use foundational analysis to problem solve within the field of education. This is the first course for students who are interested in teaching as a career. Students will explore a variety of teaching settings and best practices.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

EDU-101 or FYS-135 or HPE-187

Department

• Social Science

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EDU 200: Foundations of American Education

Department

Social Science

Course Description

This course is a study of the historical, philosophical, social and cultural forces on education in America. Students will use foundational analysis to problem solve within the field of education. This is the first course for students who are interested in teaching as a career. Students will explore a variety of teaching settings and best practices.

Credit Hours

3

Contact Hours

Lecture	3
Lab	0
Other	0

Grading Scheme

Letter

Prerequisites

EDU-101 or FYS-135 or HPE-187

Course Learning Outcomes

1. 1. Theorize the philosophical purpose of education within a contemporary context.
2. 2. Analyze the study of education through the academic perspectives of history, philosophy and sociology.
3. 3. Assess an educational topic through the lens of an educational force (e.g. political, economic, philosophical, culture).
4. 4. Provide evidence to support their reasoning on an educational topic while considering opposing viewpoints.

Topic Outline

1. The Teaching Profession
   1. Decision making
   2. Teacher role and characteristics of an effective teacher
   3. Improving chances for employment
   4. Stress and burnout
2. Ethics
   1. Research in education
   2. Personal beliefs about education
   3. Foundational analysis
3. Philosophical forces of education
   1. Philosophies of education
   2. Philosophers of education
4. Historical forces of education
   1. Colonial period
   2. Early national period
   3. Public schooling
   4. American secondary schools
5. Cultural forces of education
   1. Deculturalization
   2. Culturally relevant teaching
   3. Women entered teaching
6. Political forces of education
   1. Desegregation
   2. Compensatory education
   3. No Child Left Behind
7. Economic forces of education
   1. Elementary and Secondary Education Act
   2. Title I