EDUC 742 - Historical and Philosophical Foundations of Education

2 hours
The candidate is introduced to the organization, development, and critical issues of American education. EDUC 742 focuses on American education in light of historical, philosophical, and theoretical models from past centuries and how each has impacted today’s educational thought and practiceThis course incorporates major issues, including at-risk students, parental involvement, classroom management, multiculturalism, integration of technology, and curriculum integration. The candidate begins the process of articulating a personal teaching philosophy by studying the great masters of educational philosophy and how they impacted the modern educational system. Critical thinking will be encouraged as candidates discuss, research, and articulate a world view of education, mobile classrooms, online education, and modern technology. At the culmination of this course the candidate should be well grounded in the foundation and framework of the educational system, both past and present. GR