Foundations Ed/Org & Structure Schl (EDUC 621)

Term: 2021-2022 Spring Term

Faculty

Mary Helen BeirneShow MyInfo popup for Mary Helen Beirne

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Dr. Len SpearingShow MyInfo popup for Dr. Len Spearing

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Schedule

Mon, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM (1/10/2022 - 5/4/2022) Location: MAIN MH 225

Description

Explores the historical, philosophical, and social foundations of education from PreK-12 and their relationship to the present day. The course provides a framework and tools to analyze, synthesize, and evaluate current issues. This course places the structure and organization of schools in historical perspective and relates both the roles of teacher and school organization to society. The differences between education and schooling are examined, and current educational reform movements are explored within the context of critical educational theory. This course is identified as a Stage II field experience course and will include assignments that meet PDE identified required competencies (20 hours).