EDUC 5001 - Issues and Trends in Teaching in American Public Schools

3 hours

This course will introduce students to current issues affecting public schools and prepare them to analyze historical and contemporary educational practices in terms of the philosophical, ideological, and contextual elements of American society that the aforementioned domains might reflect, especially as they pertain to today’s learners. They will consult literature and have field experiences to formulate a research-informed statement of their beliefs about teaching and learning in American public schools at the level at which they are seeking certification. Students will be responsible for securing education sites for completing appropriate field experiences to accompany this course. Prerequisite: Admission to an MAT program