EDU 216 - Foundations of Education

3 Credit Hour(s)

This course introduces the American educational system and the teaching profession. Topics include historical and philosophical influences on education, various perspectives on educational issues, and experiences in K-12 classrooms. Upon completion, students should be able to reflect on classroom observations, analyze the different educational approaches, including classical/traditional and progressive, and have knowledge of the various roles of educational systems at the federal, state and local level.

Contact Hours: 3
Class Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Semester(s) Offered: F, S, SS

Notes: This course has been approved to transfer as credit to the 16 North Carolina public colleges and universities, as well as some North Carolina private colleges and universities.