2005 Fall EDUC 100-01
Bulletin Course Description Interdisciplinary examination of issues confronting American education, incorporating historical, political, economical, philosophical, and social perspectives. Exploration of ways cultural influences and differences have shaped public schools. Students participate in structured service learning experience in which they reflect on ethical issues related to schooling. Required participation in service learning. Instructor: Jentleson, or Wynn
(Instructor named in bulletin description above may not be current. For current instructor, see listing below.)
Title FOUNDATIONS OF EDUCATION Department EDUC Course Number 2005 Fall 100 Section Number 01 Primary Instructor Jentleson,Barbara C Prerequisites
Prerequisites
None
Synopsis of course content
This course explores historical and contemporary issues in education within the context of world and national school practice and reform. Classes are arranged in both lecture and small group formats which permit students to explore traditional as well as personal perspectives on the problems raised in our readings. In addition, each student has the opportunity to work in a local community center or school for two hours each week. This service learning component allows the theories being discussed to be viewed from the context of actual educational practice.
Textbooks
Teaching in America (3rd edition). George S. Morrison
Taking Sides (13th edition). James Wm. Noll
My First Year as a Teacher. Pearl Rock Kane
Assignments
Reaction papers based on course readings.
Reflection logs based on service learning component.
Exams
One mid-term and one final
Term Papers
No term paper required
Grade to be based on
Reaction papers and reflection logs
Group presentation on selected topic
Mid-term and final
