EDU 216 Foundations of Education
This course introduces the examination of the, American educational systems and the teaching, profession. Topics include the historical and, philosophical influences on education, various, perspectives on educational issues, and, experiences in birth through grade 12 classrooms., Upon completion, students should be able to, reflect on classroom observations, analyze the, different educational approaches, including, classical/traditional and progressive, and have, knowledge of the various roles of educational, systems at the federal, state and local level.