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Oct 11, 2024
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EDUC 114 - Foundations of Education
An introduction to public education and to the profession of teaching. By focusing on the historical, philosophical, and sociological aspects of American public education, as well as policies and political issues arising from these foundational issues, the course leads students through a reflective critique of our current educational system and its significance to our society. The course’s two main goals are to help students formulate their own philosophy of education and to provide them with field experiences in local schools. The latter requires at least ten hours working with a host teacher and his/her students in a nearby elementary school. Orientations to the Teacher Education Program and the ePortfolio are included in this course. Candidates must pay for and pass a State DCI background check before beginning field experience in the schools. [Candidates who plan to continue in the Teacher Education Program are required to apply for, and be admitted to, Gateway 1 in the Teacher Education Program before taking any additional Education courses (after the Educ 114 semester). Consult the Gateways to Teaching on the Education Department’s Website for a complete list of requirements for Gateway 1 admission.]
Credit(s): 4
General Education Designations: Civic Engagement
Offered: Fall and Spring semesters.
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