EDU 216 - Foundations of Education

Class: 4 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 4

Corequisites: Take DRE-098

This course introduces the American educational system and the teaching profession. Topics include the historical and philosophical influences on education, various perspectives on educational issues, and experiences in K-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. (S24570)

This is a college transfer course. Check with your senior institution to ensure the course will be appropriate for your program at that institution.