EDU-222 Fdns of Educ in Diverse Scty

Credits: 3
Contact Hours: Lec 3 Lab 0 Practicum 0
This course is designed to examine educational practice from diverse historical, philosophical, sociological, economic, and legal perspectives. The course will address issues of educational equity, sociocultural influences on teaching and learning, and how teachers and schools can contribute to interpersonal and intercultural understanding and respect, social justice, and democratic citizenship. Students will explore the nature of school environments, the fundamental goals of education in the American public school, English Language Learners, the relationship between school and a diverse society, the organization of school curricula, and characteristics of effective schools and instruction in grades P-12. Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in ENG 100 or ENG 101, Grade of “B or better in EDU 150, and a 2.75 minimum GPA.