EDUC 550 Foundations of Education and Leadership
This course examines the historical, philosophical, social and psychological foundations of education and discusses philosophical viewpoints that influence new teachers’ priorities and strategy choices in their practice. Study of the structure and roles of the local, state, and federal government within the American educational system is a focus of the course along with student-led research on global educational systems and cultural diversity in education, current trends in curriculum and instruction, professionalism in practice and teacher leadership.
Offered
Fall, Spring online